Automation & PLC Controls Engineer

Branex Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Branex Group in Macomb, MI is looking for a Controls Engineer to design, program, integrate, and commission automated assembly equipment across the full project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has hands-on PLC, HMI, CNC programming, and system commissioning experience in manufacturing environments.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support startups and system integrations, and contribute to continuous improvement while traveling up to 35% as project needs require.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience (5+ years preferred).
• Must meet Export Control requirements (U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R.).

Responsibilities

• Design, program, test, document, and commission PLC and HMI software for automated systems.
• Support installation, startup, troubleshooting, and production ramp-up at customer sites.
• Configure drives and integrate hardware and software control systems.
• Lead programming, commissioning, and software testing phases of automation projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in developing engineering standards to ensure consistency and quality.
• Research and apply new automation technologies to improve system performance.
• Review program metrics and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency.
• Represent the organization professionally during customer interactions, commissioning, and buyoff.

Job description

Branex Group in Macomb, MI is looking for a Controls Engineer to design, program, integrate, and commission automated assembly equipment across the full project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has hands-on PLC, HMI, CNC programming, and system commissioning experience in manufacturing environments.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support startups and system integrations, and contribute to continuous improvement while traveling up to 35% as project needs require.