Senior Engineer- Controls

About the role

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: Join Us. Build a Better World Through Business. At Barry-Wehmiller Companies, we believe business can be a powerful force for good. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, we are a global leader in manufacturing technology and services. Since our founding in 1885 as a maker of brewing machinery, we've grown through the acquisition of more than 80 companies, serving industries such as packaging, paper converting, sheeting, corrugating, engineering, and IT consulting. In 2016, we ranked No. 10 on the St. Louis Business Journal list of the city's Top 150 Privately Held Companies. What truly sets us apart is our culture-rooted in Truly Human Leadership, a philosophy that prioritizes the well-being and growth of every individual. We measure success by the way we touch lives, not just by financial results. In India, Barry-Wehmiller operates as a hub of innovation and collaboration through our Global Competency Center (GCC) and other strategic functions. The GCC houses centers of excellence in engineering, content management, sourcing, software development, global IT operations, and shared financial services-providing critical support to Barry-Wehmiller divisions worldwide. Our culture is built on: 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. Career Development and Global Exposure 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. Job description: We are seeking a highly experienced C++ Software Engineer (10+ years) with strong expertise in industrial automation systems. The role focuses on designing and developing high-performance software solutions for machine control, HMI, and SCADA systems in complex industrial environments. The candidate will be involved in building scalable, modular applications that interface with industrial controllers (such as PLCs), enable real-time data exchange, and support advanced operator interfaces. This includes working on multi-project solutions, shared memory-based architectures, and developing reusable libraries for communication and system integration. You will collaborate closely with global engineering teams to design, implement, test, and deploy robust automation solutions that meet demanding performance, reliability, and scalability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance industrial automation software primarily using C++, with contributions in C# where applicable.
• Architect and implement modular, multi-project solutions with reusable components and shared memory concepts for efficient inter-process communication.
• Develop and maintain libraries for communication with industrial controllers such as Allen-Bradley (AB), Beckhoff, and other PLC systems.
• Build and enhance HMI/SCADA applications, including operator interfaces and real-time visualization systems.
• Work on system-level design, ensuring seamless integration between control layer and visualization layer.
• Implement and optimize real-time data handling, synchronization, and communication mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain SQL-based data systems for logging, diagnostics, reporting, and analytics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to gather requirements, define architecture, and deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Perform code reviews, debugging, performance tuning, and ensure software reliability in production environments.
• Support system commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting, both remotely and on-site when required.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for system architecture, libraries, and applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribut

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