Startup Engineer
Position available in : Savannah, 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 38.00 / 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 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.Desirable Experience
Industrial automation industry or equivalent experienceSiemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting experienceSiemens TIA Portal; Sinumerik OneCNC troubleshooting experienceExperience in IEC61131 (PLC programming languages)Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problemsQualifications
Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine / motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integrationUnderstanding of PLC programming languagesExperienced in troubleshooting electrical control panelsCNC troubleshooting experienceKnowledge of NC Controllers : Siemens 840D or WINCCExperience using precision measurement equipment (i.e. Dial indicators, calipers, etc.)Willing to travel to customer sites (50-70% travel expected)Willing to work evenings, weekends, and overtime.Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendorsJob Responsibilities
Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment & system introductionsInternal subject matter expert in control systems (Siemens PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems), system integration, sensors, & electromechanical devicesApply knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programmingTravel to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting supportMaintain logs & written records of duties performed