Brown Machine Group Hiring for Controls Engineer Full Time

BMG/Brown Machine is a capital equipment manufacturer of highly engineered thermoforming machines used in the conversion of plastic and paper sheets into high-value-add products. Our equipment has been “Made in the USA” for over 70 years and has thermoforming systems operating in over 85 countries worldwide in virtually every industry.

Brown Machine has a Controls Engineer position in Beaverton, MI. The Control Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, updating, and troubleshooting various PLC based control systems. They are responsible for electrical/controls design modifications to standard equipment and new equipment design. Must be detail oriented, can work in a team environment, has the ability to plan, schedule and problem solve effectively, and can work independently with little or no supervision.

DUTIES AND 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.
• Check drawings and bills of materials as relates to assigned projects.
• Design and develop machine logic in PLC (ladder logic), operator interface applications (HMI) and program servo motion controls.
• Ensure design considerations, concepts and software codes are properly documented.
• Start-up and debug machine prior to shipment.
• Review with design team to ensure quality and internal design practices are being met.

EDUCATION / REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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
• A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent basis. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.