The Role
The Automation Technician maintains robotic-controlled fastening machines for aircraft assembly, troubleshooting, and providing engineering support. Responsibilities include system integration and machine commissioning at customer sites.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Automation Technician
Position available in: Charleston, SC
Job Type: Full time
Positions Available: 3
Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations include: Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), and Seattle (WA).
Summary: This role will be responsible for maintaining highly specialized, robotic-controlled, automated fastening machines that help assemble aircraft at the Boeing South Carolina facility in North Charleston, SC. Broetje is responsible for all maintenance of this equipment as the equipment's OEM.
Shift Schedule:
Position available in: Charleston, SC
Job Type: Full time
Positions Available: 3
Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations include: Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), and Seattle (WA).
Summary: This role will be responsible for maintaining highly specialized, robotic-controlled, automated fastening machines that help assemble aircraft at the Boeing South Carolina facility in North Charleston, SC. Broetje is responsible for all maintenance of this equipment as the equipment's OEM.
Shift Schedule:
- 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
- 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 6:00 AM
- $1.75 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and weekends
- Hourly Range: $30.00-44.00/hr, plus overtime & shift differential
- 6% 401(k) company match, no vesting period
- 100% paid healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
- Disability plan & 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)
- High school or equivalent AND Technical Certificate or Associates/BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls/Industrial Engineering or Mechatronics
- 3+ years of experience within the industrial automation industry or equivalent experience -- machine tool maintenance experience
- 3+ years of experience with Siemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting & Siemens 840D series CNC troubleshooting experience (ideal candidate will have PLC programming experience)
- NEC Certification
- Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration
- Extensive experience in IEC61131 (PLC programming languages)
- CNC troubleshooting experience
- Thorough knowledge of NC Controllers: Siemens 840D or WINCC
- Experienced in troubleshooting electrical control panels
- Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors
- Confidence when communicating with customers from management to maintenance technicians
- Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems
- Experience using precision measurement equipment (i.e. Dial indicators, calipers, etc.)
- Willing to work evenings, weekends, and overtime.
- Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment & system introductions
- Internal subject matter expert in control systems (Siemens PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems), system integration, sensors, & 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 & written records of duties performed
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Top Skills
Cnc
Hmi
Iec61131
Motion Control Systems
Siemens 840D
Siemens Step 7 Plc
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The Company
What We Do
Broetje-Automation is the world's leading expert for production processes in the aerospace industry. At 23 locations and service centers worldwide, we plan and implement machines and systems for aircraft assembly and production. Our group of companies provides all necessary solutions to equip your factory of the future, both with robots and machines as well as for turnkey factory planning and digital integration from data acquisition to line management. Our global service teams ensure your production is running smoothly and efficient 24/7.
