Job Description
Job Description
BMG is an award-winning thermoforming packaging/automation solutions leader focused on a customer-centric approach. We develop solutions that meet and exceed the unique requirements of each customer’s application. BMG is a global organization representing the world’s most extensive thermoforming portfolio in the following industries: automotive, medical, electronics, horticulture, food, and process automation.
We are searching for a Controls Engineer with experience in electrical design as well as experience in 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.
Our Controls Engineers are 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. We have a distributed team of engineers that collaborate across our sites on thermoforming packaging solutions. The ideal candidate is 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.
- 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.
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.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills on a technical level.
- 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.