Senior Engineer, Controls

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Chennai, India Until 8/21/2026 8+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted May 1, 2026 Last posted June 20, 2026
Job description

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.


 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.


 

Job Description:

Summary:

Our Controls Engineer will develop automation solutions and participate in various phases of automation projects including creating design specifications, software configuration, Programming, and testing, as well as commissioning & start-up (if required) of a variety of high speed and other automated manufacturing processes. 

Qualification: Bachelors in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Electronics and Communication Engineering or Instrumentation and Control Engineering or Equivalent degree

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of direct experience as a controls engineer working on automated processes/system integration in High Tech, Food, Beverage, Consumer Health Product or other industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Experience creating and designing automation controls systems (PLC, SCADA)
  • Understanding of industrial control panel design and fabrication (UL508A).
  • Understanding of engineering documentation such as P&IDs, process flow diagrams and standard operating procedures.
  • Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation and configuration.
  • Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution and control panel design.
  • Proficient with written and verbal technical communication including generating reports and conducting group presentations.
  • Travel < 25%

Responsibilities:

  • Create and design automation control systems and create project documentation and drawings to meet client requirements.
  • Diagnose automation problems and interact with teams, clients and vendors.
  • Configure software and hardware packages according to client design specification.
  • Program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Rockwell- Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500) and HMI / SCADAs (Factory Talk View SE and ME, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition)
  • Drives Programming (Powerflex Drive Configuration, Kinetix Drive Programming)
  • Ability to handle Rockwell PLC and SCADA conversion project and Electrical CAD Experience.
  • Communicate with project stakeholders the progress relative to plan
  • Manage engineering projects as assigned.
  • Manage project deliverables to agreed schedule and scope.
  • Validate and commission facility systems following established execution protocols and ensure a successful turnover of the system to the customer.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.


 


 

Company:

Design Group
About this role

Summary

Develops automation controls, programs PLCs, configures SCADA, manages projects in manufacturing.

Job title

Senior Engineer, Controls

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

onsite in chennai, india, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PLCSCADAcontrol panel designinstrumentationpower distributionmachine safety

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

automationPLCsSCADAcontrol panelsinstrumentation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

On-site City