The Role
Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise, support new equipment introductions, and travel for machine commissioning and troubleshooting.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Startup Field Service Engineer
Position available in: Wichita, Kansas or Seattle, WA
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:
Visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_4J6KrX5aHnXZJUoOCDRQ
Position available in: Wichita, Kansas or Seattle, WA
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:
- Hourly Range: $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, Controls or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred 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.
- 3+ years of experience in the industrial automation industry.
- Strong mechanical aptitude from prior professional experience.
Desirable 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)
- Familiar with ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 safety of machinery standards
- 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.
- Willing to travel to customer sites (maximum 30% travel expected)
- Willing to work evenings, weekends, and overtime.
- Experience with aerial platforms, working with heights
- Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment & system introductions
- Apply knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, and programming.
- Internal subject matter expert in control systems (Siemens PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems), system integration, sensors, & electromechanical devices
- Travel to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting support
- Maintain logs & written records of duties performed
Visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_4J6KrX5aHnXZJUoOCDRQ
Top Skills
Cnc
Hmi
Iec61131
Motion Control Systems
Siemens Plc
Siemens Step 7 Plc
Siemens Tia Portal
Sinumerik One
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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.







