Lead Engineer Electrical

6 days ago


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Barry-Wehmiller Full time ₹ 10,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

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.

If you're ready to bring your best thinking to the table and grow in a high-impact, future-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Job description:
Experienced Electrical Engineer adept at Electrical Design, BOM release, Production and Testing Support for Industrial Machineries and Equipment such as Printing, Packaging, Converting, Textile and Paper machinery and discrete product machinery. Should be able to guide a team of electrical engineers as necessary.

Lead Electrical Engineer will be responsible for developing electrical design, drawings and Bill of Materials based on customer requirements and participate in concept, design, production, testing, safety, installation, commissioning and troubleshooting reviews with customer.
Technical skills:

  • Proficiency in calculation and selection of Motors, Drives, AC Load calculations, and low and medium voltage switchgear systems
  • Experience with low and medium voltage motor control systems (MCC), including solid-state systems
  • Familiarity with industrial control and protection schemes relevant to electrical distribution systems and motor controls
  • Hands-on experience in preparing single and three-line diagrams, panel IGA & OGA drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and design of cable trays and wireways
  • Knowledge of electrical maintenance practices, operation principles, and standards
  • Expertise in major OEM motors, emergency standby generators, uninterruptable power supplies, motor controls, generator controls, transformers, and protective relays
  • Understanding of materials, components, and equipment used in electrical installations
  • Familiarity with NFPA70E and OSHA regulations related to electrical safety practices and procedures
  • Knowledge of UL508A, IEC, NEMA, British (BS), European, IS, NEC IEEE, and other standards
  • Experience in designing and testing Safety Interlocks in compliance with safety standards
  • Proficiency in EPLAN, including creating symbols, assigning metadata, creating macros, 3D macros, and Drilling Patterns
  • Experience in Pro Panel.
  • Experience in creating Hydraulic / Pneumatic schematics using Eplan.
  • Capability in creating and updating functional specifications of machines and replacing obsolete electrical parts while maintaining design integrity
  • Experience in performing risk assessments and preparing drawings and SRS documents
  • Knowledge in GUI programming supports SmartTouch using Ignition (optional but beneficial)

Mandatory Tool Skills:

  • EPLAN P8 and above (Latest version preferred)

  • EPLAN Electrical P8

  • EPLAN Pro Panel
  • EPLAN Fluid
  • EPLAN Cogineer

  • AutoCAD Electrical

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

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Industrial Machineries/Equipment and discrete product machinery
  • Experience in Printing, Packaging and Converting Machines OEM is preferrable.

Travel:

  • May need to travel up to 15% each year based on requirements.

Key Result Areas:

  • Ability to study, understand existing machine functions.
  • Excellent CAD tool skills, experienced in using electrical CAD software.
  • Good documentation preparation and maintenance skills.
  • Effort and Schedule adherence with error free deliverables, less of oversight for delivering results.
  • Good problem-solving skills with technical issues in machine function.
  • Plans and conduct work require judgment in independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.

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.

We offer a culture that values autonomy, ownership, and flexibility. You'll have the freedom to experiment, influence product decisions, and see your work through—from idea to delivery. Our teams are collaborative, agile, and outcome driven, with trust placed in every individual to make a meaningful impact.

To understand more about our people-first philosophy, you may like to watch this short video by our CEO,
Mr. Bob Chapman
, on
Truly Human Leadership
: Watch the video

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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