Hybrid Automation Controls Engineer (PLC & Motion)

Brown Machine Group; Beaverton (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Machine Group in Beaverton, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer with experience in electrical design and PLC or motion control programming to join our thermoforming packaging solutions team. You will design, program, update, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems, work on electrical panels, and collaborate with distributed engineers across sites.

The role offers a hybrid work option after training, requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of PLC, HMI, and motion control programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills on a technical level.
• Eligibility to work legally in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Make electrical panel layout drawings and CAD schematics to meet standards.
• Design sections of equipment to meet specifications and prepare bills of materials.
• Develop machine logic in PLC and program servo motion controls.
• Start-up and debug machines prior to shipment and assist in field start-up.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

Motion control systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical CAD

PLC/HMI software

Job description

Brown Machine Group in Beaverton, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer with experience in electrical design and PLC or motion control programming to join our thermoforming packaging solutions team. You will design, program, update, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems, work on electrical panels, and collaborate with distributed engineers across sites.

The role offers a hybrid work option after training, requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience,