The Role
Provides electrical and controls engineering support for new automation equipment and system introductions. Serves as a subject matter expert in Siemens PLCs, HMIs, motion control, sensors, robotics, and electromechanical systems. Troubleshoots electrical controls, CNC systems, and automation problems; supports machine commissioning at customer sites; applies knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and programming systems; and maintains work records.
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Job Title: Startup Engineer
Position available in: Wichita, KS
Job Type: Full time
Positions Available: 2
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).
Compensation/Benefits:
Required Education:
Qualifications:
Job Responsibilities:
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Position available in: Wichita, KS
Job Type: Full time
Positions Available: 2
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).
Compensation/Benefits:
- Competitive hourly wage, ranges $34.00 – 43.00/hour, plus overtime
- 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)
Required Education:
- BS in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred, technical certificate in mechatronics, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools.
- Hands-on Industrial automation industry or equivalent experience.
- Industrial automation industry or equivalent experience
- 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
Qualifications:
- 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, etc.)
- Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors
- Willing to travel to customer sites (30% travel expected)
- 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
- Open to working overtime and weekend shifts
Job Responsibilities:
- 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering, technical certificate in mechatronics, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools
- Hands-on industrial automation experience or equivalent experience
- Understanding of electrical design practices, machine and motion control systems, electromechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration
- Understanding of PLC programming languages
- Experience troubleshooting electrical control panels
- CNC troubleshooting experience
- Knowledge of Siemens 840D or WINCC NC controllers
- Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems
- Experience using precision measurement equipment such as dial indicators and calipers
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors
- Willingness to travel to customer sites
- Experience with aerial platforms and working at heights
- Ability to lift and move materials or equipment weighing approximately 40 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk for extended periods, and repeatedly climb stairs in a manufacturing environment
- Availability for overtime and weekend shifts
- Siemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting experience
- Siemens TIA Portal and Sinumerik One experience
- Experience with IEC 61131 PLC programming languages
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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.
