Field Service Engineer

Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert and OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with top industry names. US locations include Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), and Seattle (WA).

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment and system introductions
• Serve as internal subject matter expert in control systems (Siemens PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems), system integration, sensors, and electromechanical devices
• Apply knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming
• Travel to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting support (50-70% travel expected)
• Maintain logs and written records of duties performed

Requirements

• BS in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools
• Technical Certificate OR BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, and 3+ years of experience within the industrial automation industry or equivalent experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude from prior professional experience
• Hands-on industrial automation industry or equivalent experience
• Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration
• Understanding of PLC programming languages
• Experienced in troubleshooting electrical control panels
• CNC troubleshooting experience
• Knowledge of NC Controllers: Siemens 840D or WINCC
• Experience using precision measurement equipment (i.e., dial indicators, calipers)
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors
• Willing to travel to customer sites (50-70% travel expected)
• Must be able and willing to work weekends (overtime)
• Experience with aerial platforms and working at heights
• Ability to lift and move materials or equipment weighing up to approximately 40 lbs
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and repetitively climb stairs within a manufacturing environment

Skills

• Siemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting experience
• Siemens TIA Portal; Sinumerik One
• CNC troubleshooting experience
• Experience in IEC61131 (PLC programming languages)
• Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage, ranges $34.00 – 43.00/hour, plus overtime and shift differential
• 6% 401(k) company match, no vesting period
• 100% paid healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability plan and group life insurance program
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 13 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program, up to $10,000/yr
• International travel opportunities (Germany)

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Overtime and weekend work required