Senior Engineer - Controls

· Ownership – Drive features end-to-end, from design to deployment.

· Flexibility – A friendly, results-oriented environment that respects your time.

· Empowerment – Your ideas matter, and your work creates visible impact.

· Learning and Growth – Tackle complex challenges alongside passionate peers, with continuous support for your development.

At Barry-Wehmiller, your growth is our priority. You’ll have access to world-class learning programs, leadership development opportunities, and mentorship from industry experts. Our global footprint means you’ll collaborate with teams across continents, gaining exposure to diverse markets, cutting-edge technologies, and best practices from around the world. Whether you aspire to deepen your technical expertise or take on leadership roles, we provide the resources and support to help you thrive.

If you’re ready to bring your best thinking to a high-impact, future-focused environment—where long-term stability meets start-up agility—and be part of a company that cares deeply about people, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Senior Engineer – Controls with 8+ years of experience in the design, development, modification, migration, integration, and implementation of PLC and HMI/SCADA systems for discrete machinery and equipment .

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with a combination of Siemens, Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation), and Beckhoff automation platforms. Experience in printing, paper converting, packaging, textile, or other machinery/OEM industries is highly preferred.

The engineer should be able to take a systems approach to understand the overall machine design, mechanical functions, electrical architecture, control philosophy, safety systems, and automation requirements, and develop robust PLC and HMI programs ensuring the overall functional quality and performance of the machinery/equipment.

The role will be responsible for the interface between electrical hardware, PLC software, HMI/SCADA, drives, motion systems, instrumentation, and machine-level automation .

Strong hands-on experience in one or more of the following platforms, with the ability to work across multiple automation platforms:

Siemens S7-1200 / S7-1500 PLCs

Siemens Comfort Panels / Unified Comfort Panels

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLCs ControlLogix CompactLogix

ControlLogix

CompactLogix

Beckhoff PLC / IPC-based control systems TwinCAT 3 EtherCAT

TwinCAT 3

EtherCAT

Experience with HMI/SCADA development and integration across Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Beckhoff platforms.

Hands-on experience developing PLC and HMI programs from scratch based on URS, functional specifications, and client standards.

Ability to understand and develop PLC programs using: Ladder Logic Function Block Diagram Structured Text Sequential Function Chart

Ladder Logic

Function Block Diagram

Structured Text

Sequential Function Chart

Develop machine sequences, interlocks, alarms, permissives, recipes, diagnostics, and operator interfaces.

Interface PLC programs with HMI/SCADA systems.

Experience in modifying, debugging, migrating, and optimizing existing PLC/HMI programs.

Experience with machine-level automation and discrete manufacturing applications .

HMI scripting/programming experience using JavaScript, C#, or similar technologies is an added advantage.

Strong hands-on experience with Siemens S7-1500 PLCs .

Experience with TIA Portal V15.1 or above .

TIA Portal V17/V18/V19 or later experience preferred.

Siemens Comfort and Unified Comfort HMI development.

PLC/HMI programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and debugging.

Experience with Siemens drives and motion systems is preferred.

Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs .

Experience with ControlLogix and/or CompactLogix platforms.

Rockwell Studio 5000 / RSLogix programming experience.

Allen-Bradley HMI experience using FactoryTalk View is preferred.

Experience with Rockwell drives, I/O, communication networks, and motion systems is an advantage.

Hands-on experience with Beckhoff PLC/control systems .

Experience with TwinCAT 3 programming and development.

Knowledge of EtherCAT communication and distributed I/O systems.

Experience with Beckhoff IPCs, motion control, servo systems, and drives is preferred.

Experience developing machine control applications using Structured Text is an advantage.

Good understanding of industrial communication protocols and networking, including:

PROFINET / PROFIBUS

EtherNet/IP

AS-i

CAN / CANopen

DeviceNet

Modbus TCP/RTU

OPC UA

Other industrial Ethernet and fieldbus protocols

Ability to configure, troubleshoot, and integrate PLCs, remote I/O, drives, HMIs, sensors, and other automation devices over industrial networks.

Knowledge of selection and application of motors, motor controllers, VFDs, servo drives, and motion-control systems.

Understanding of: Motor horsepower Torque Speed range Gear ratios Reduction ratios Acceleration/deceleration

Motor horsepower

Torque

Speed range

Gear ratios

Reduction ratios

Acceleration/deceleration

Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Beckhoff drives is preferred.

Basic understanding of servo positioning and motion-control applications.

Good understanding of selection and application of industrial control components, including:

Sensors for flow, pressure, level, temperature, position, speed, counters, motion, vision, etc.

Digital and analog sensors

Proximity and photoelectric sensors

Encoders

Transducers

Solenoid valves

Relays

Contactors

On/Off control devices

Analog I/O and signal conditioning

A/D and D/A conversion

I/P and P/I conversion

Understanding of sensor characteristics such as accuracy, precision, response time, repeatability, reliability, range, and environmental/temperature effects.

Develop automation test cases and procedures for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) .

Participate in FAT/SAT with customers and project teams.

Hands-on experience in machine installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and start-up.

Ability to troubleshoot PLC, HMI, drives, I/O, communication, and machine sequence issues.

Experience with remote commissioning and troubleshooting tools.

Willingness to travel to customer sites for commissioning and project support.

Working knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations such as:

ANSI

ISA

NEC

NEMA

NFPA

OSHA

UL

Experience working with machine safety systems and safety PLCs is an added advantage.

Siemens TIA Portal – V15.1 or above

Siemens S7-1500 PLC

Siemens Comfort / Unified Comfort HMI

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Studio 5000

ControlLogix / CompactLogix

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

TIA Portal V17+

FactoryTalk View

Siemens / Rockwell / Beckhoff drives and motion systems

Industrial Ethernet networking

HMI scripting / C# / JavaScript

EPLAN or similar electrical engineering tools

Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Instrumentation, or related engineering discipline .

8+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls engineering.

Strong hands-on experience in PLC and HMI programming.

Experience with a combination of Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Beckhoff platforms is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated experience developing PLC/HMI programs from scratch .

Experience in machinery/OEM applications is highly preferred.

Experience in printing, packaging, paper converting, textile, or other discrete machinery industries is an advantage.

Experience in machine commissioning and customer-site support is preferred.

Configure automation hardware and software according to project design specifications.

Develop PLC and HMI programs from scratch based on machine automation requirements.

Integrate Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Beckhoff automation platforms with machine hardware and control systems.

Ensure optimal performance, reliability, quality, and responsiveness of PLC/HMI applications.

Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, drives, motion, I/O, and industrial communication issues.

Follow software development, change-management, and version-control procedures.

Maintain proper documentation of PLC/HMI software and project changes.

Manage assigned projects and deliver according to agreed schedules and scope.

Communicate project progress, technical issues, and risks to project stakeholders.

Support FAT, SAT, machine start-up, commissioning, and customer acceptance.

Provide technical support to internal teams and customers as required.

Occasional domestic and/or international travel may be required, up to 15% , for customer meetings, FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project support.

The ideal candidate will be a multi-platform Controls Engineer with strong practical experience in:

with hands-on capability in:

PLC Programming → HMI Development → Drives/Motion → Industrial Communication → Machine Integration → FAT/SAT → Commissioning

Experience with OEM/discrete machinery , particularly printing, packaging, paper converting, or textile machinery, will be a strong advantage.

Barry-Wehmiller is committed to creating a people-centric workplace where employees can bring their best selves to the work they do and grow through meaningful career opportunities.

We believe our culture differentiates us from other firms. To know more about us and our people-centric culture, you may like to watch a 20 Minute video from Late Mr. Robert Chapman - Chairman of Barry-Wehmiller. Please click on the following link to watch the Truly Human Leadership video.

Barry-Wehmiller is a place where you can bring your best self to life through the work that you do — no matter the path you choose.

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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. ​