Controls Engineer

Brown Machine Group•Beaverton, MI

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

BMG is an award-winning thermoforming packaging/automation solutions leader focused on a customer-centric approach, developing solutions that meet and exceed unique customer requirements. BMG is a global organization representing the world’s most extensive thermoforming portfolio in industries such as automotive, medical, electronics, horticulture, food, and process automation. The company is seeking a Controls Engineer with experience in electrical design and programming PLCs or motion-controlled systems. This position is located in Beaverton, MI, with the option of working remotely 40% of the time once initial training has been completed. Controls Engineers are responsible for designing, programming, updating, and troubleshooting various PLC based control systems, as well as electrical/controls design modifications to standard and new equipment. The role involves collaboration within a distributed team of engineers across various sites. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, capable of working in a team environment, effective at planning, scheduling, and problem-solving, and able to work independently with little or no supervision.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a minimum of 1 year work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of controls (PLC, HMI, and Motion Controlled Programs).
Working knowledge of electrical engineering design practices.
Excellent written and oral communication skills on a technical level.
Ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent basis. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.

Responsibilities

Make necessary electrical panel layout drawings, electrical designs, and electrical CAD schematics to ensure design meets industry and regulatory standards and project requirements.
Make appropriate calculations, research performance standards and component selection to ensure design specifications are met.
Design various sections of equipment to meet required specifications.
Prepare bills of material and other paperwork per internal standards.
Attend and participate in design reviews for evaluation of work order requirements to design, and cost implications.
Design and develop machine logic in PLC, operator interface applications and program servo motion controls.
Change drawings in accordance with ECO procedure.
Check drawings and bills of materials as relates to assigned projects.
Ensure design considerations, concepts, and software codes are documented.
Represent design team in work order reviews and final design reviews as required.
Start-up and debug machine prior to shipment.
Assists in field start-up and solving machine problems in field.
Direct various design activities on assigned projects.
Review with design team to ensure quality and internal design practices are being met.
Travel as required for the role.