The Role
Provides electrical and controls engineering support for aircraft manufacturing automation systems. Responsibilities include equipment introductions, Siemens PLC/HMI and motion-control expertise, system integration, electrical and electromechanical troubleshooting, machine commissioning, customer-site support, documentation, and diagnosing automation problems. The role requires extensive travel, shift flexibility, weekend availability, and hands-on work in manufacturing environments.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Startup Engineer
Position available in: Savanah, GA
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:
Desirable Experience:
Qualifications:
Job Responsibilities:
Position available in: Savanah, GA
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 & 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)
Required Education:
- BS in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred, BS in Computer Science, 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.
Desirable 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
- 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
- Must have shift flexibility
- Open to working weekend shifts – (3) 12-hour shifts
- Must be able to travel to customer sites, primarily Charleston, SC and Kinston, NC (50%+ travel expected)
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
Skills Required
- Technical certificate or bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, with 3+ years of industrial automation experience or equivalent experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude from prior professional experience
- Hands-on industrial automation industry or equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of electrical design, 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
- Experience using precision measurement equipment such as dial indicators and calipers
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors
- 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
- Shift flexibility and availability for weekend shifts consisting of three 12-hour shifts
- Ability to travel to customer sites, with 50% or more travel expected
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering; Computer Science degree or comparable industrial robotics or machine-tool experience
- Siemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting experience
- Siemens TIA Portal and Sinumerik One experience
- Experience with IEC 61131 PLC programming languages
- Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems
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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.
