Senior Engineer Electrical

About Us:

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:

About Barry Wehmiller :-

Barry Wehmiller Companies is a global supplier of manufacturing technology and services based in St. Louis Missouri. Although it was founded in 1885 as a maker of machinery for the brewing industry, since 1987 Barry-Wehmiller has acquired more than 80 companies that provide equipment and services for a variety of industries: packaging, paper converting, sheeting, corrugating, engineering, and IT consulting. In 2016 it was ranked no. 10 on the St. Louis Business Journal's list of the city's Top 150 Privately Held Companies. We believe our culture differentiates us from other firms.

In India, Barry Wehmiller operates as a hub of innovation and collaboration, housing our Global Competency Center (GCC) and other strategic functions. The GCC, based in Chennai, is an Engineering Center of Excellence that supports all Barry Wehmiller divisions globally. The center focuses on areas such as design and development in mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering, software development, and additive manufacturing.

We believe in:

• Ownership – You'll drive features end-to-end, from design to deployment.

• Flexibility – A friendly, results-oriented culture that respects your time.

• Empowerment – Your insights are valued, and your work makes a visible difference.

• Learning & Growth – You'll work on complex challenges with smart, passionate peers—and have the support to level up continually.

Job description:

The Sr. Electrical Engineer will be a member of the Sustaining Engineering team responsible for maintaining and improving existing electronic products used in industrial and medical-related applications. This role involves supporting manufacturing, resolving technical issues in production, addressing component obsolescence, and updating product designs as necessary.

• This individual is expected to have a strong background in RF-enabled systems, PCB design (schematic capture and layout), and hands-on troubleshooting.

• Experience in embedded systems development and product design is highly valued.

• A working knowledge of industry safety and communication standards (e.g., IEC, FCC, EMC/EMI compliance, ISO/UL) is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Support production and fielded products through electrical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

• Address component obsolescence by identifying replacements, revalidating circuits, and updating documentation.

• Develop and maintain electrical design artifacts, including schematics, PCB layouts, and component libraries.

• Create or update test fixtures and work instructions to support manufacturing and product testing.

• Support and troubleshoot RF circuitry.

• Contribute to embedded hardware/software integration and debugging when required.

• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and quality teams to resolve design and production issues.

• Lead or support engineering change requests (ECRs) and product documentation updates.

• Recommend improvements to existing products for reliability, cost, manufacturability, or compliance.

• Assist in qualifying components and ensuring adherence to applicable safety and performance standards.

• Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional training in troubleshooting and design best practices.

• Participate in internal reviews, audits, and support CAPA (corrective and preventive action) activities as needed.

• May lead medium- to large-scale projects within the sustaining engineering scope.

Requirements and Experience:

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in electronics design, sustaining engineering, or manufacturing support.

• Strong skills in schematic capture and PCB layout using industry-standard tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD).

• Proficient in electrical troubleshooting at the component and system level.

• Experience with RF design or RF-enabled systems and associated measurement instruments (e.g. Spectrum Analyzer, VNA, etc)

• Familiarity with embedded system hardware; software/firmware experience is a plus.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills across engineering and operations teams.

• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.

• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities undefined

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment supporting high-reliability or safety-critical products.

• Knowledge of industry safety and communication standards (e.g., IEC, FCC, ISO, UL, EMC/EMI compliance).

• Understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM), testability (DFT), and lifecycle management.

• Exposure to configuration/change management tools and structured engineering workflows.

• Familiarity with root cause analysis methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone, or 5 Whys.

Mandatory Tool Skills:

• Experience in RF-enabled systems

• PCB design (schematic capture and layout), and hands-on troubleshooting.

• Experience in embedded systems development and product design

• CAD tools - Altium, OrCAD

• MS Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Education qualification:

• Bachelor of Engineering – Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 8+ years equivalent experience in embedded design.

Travel:

• May need to travel up to10% each year based on requirements.

What is in for you ?

This role is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of a global team that values people excellence, innovative solutions, and operational excellence. Barry Wehmiller provides a unique environment where you can grow your skills, work on impactful projects, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. In addition, we are deeply committed to your personal and professional growth, fostering a culture that helps you achieve your full potential.

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:

BW Corporate GCC

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