Job Title: Lead Controls Engineer
Position available in: Elk Grove Village, IL
Job Type: Full time
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).
Education & experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Controls or Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in the industrial automation industry utilizing Siemens PLC Controls
- Strongly Preferred: SINUMERIK 840D
Qualifications:
- Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control
- Experience designing for large automated systems from initial concept through installation and customer buy off.
- Familiarity with IEC61131 (PLC programming languages).
- Ability to analyze and diagnose problems in automated equipment.
- Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal PLC programming experience, preferred.
- Experience designing electrical cabinets and layouts, including circuit design.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety guidelines.
- Familiar with ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 safety of machinery standards.
- Knowledge of EPLAN (or AutoCAD Electrical) for creating electrical drawings.
- Experience in assembly electrical cabinets, preferred.
- Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors.
Job responsibilities:
- Act as an expert resource to the electrical and controls engineering team.
- Takes ownership of 1-5 projects contributing to budgeting, timing, design, and team oversight.
- Mentor and train junior team members to advance their knowledge.
- Provide electrical and controls engineering input for design of new equipment & system introductions.
- Influence strategic planning to contribute to the success of technical projects.
- Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise for sales projects & supports the sales team.
- Develops training procedures and documentation for projects.
- Travel to customer sites for machine commissioning; travel to parent company in Germany
- Train customer’s staff & new technicians in machine operation as needed.
Compensation/Benefits:
- 401(k) company match -- 6%, no vesting period
- 100% paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision)
- Disability plan & group life insurance program
- 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), plus 13 paid holidays
- 100% Tuition reimbursement program
- International travel opportunities
Visit: www.broetje-automation.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_4J6KrX5aHnXZJUoOCDRQ
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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.
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