Startup Engineer

Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert and OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with top industry names. Our worldwide locations include Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan, with US sites in Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), and Seattle (WA).

About the role

This full-time position is based in Everett, WA, and involves providing electrical and controls engineering expertise for new equipment and system introductions. You will serve as an internal subject matter expert in control systems, system integration, and related technologies, with approximately 30% travel expected to customer sites for commissioning and troubleshooting support.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment and system introductions.
• Serve as an 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.
• Maintain logs and written records of duties performed.
• Work with aerial platforms and at heights, including climbing stairs in a manufacturing environment.
• Lift and move materials or equipment weighing up to approximately 40 lbs.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Work overtime and weekend shifts as required.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred, or a technical certificate in mechatronics, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools.
• Hands-on experience in the industrial automation industry or equivalent.
• Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration.
• Understanding of PLC programming languages (IEC61131).
• Experience troubleshooting electrical control panels and CNC systems.
• Knowledge of NC Controllers: Siemens 840D or WINCC.
• Experience using precision measurement equipment (e.g., dial indicators, calipers).
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites (30% travel expected).

Desirable Experience

• Siemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Siemens TIA Portal and Sinumerik One CNC troubleshooting experience.
• Experience analyzing and diagnosing automation problems.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage: $34.00 – $43.00/hour, plus overtime.
• 6% 401(k) company match with 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/year.
• International travel opportunities (Germany).