Field Service Engineer
$34 - $43/hr
Mid
Bachelor's, Certification
Charleston, SC, USA
HybridTravel to customer sites is expected 50–70% of the time.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service
About the job
Requirements
- A technical certificate or a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, and at least 3 years of experience in industrial automation or equivalent experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude from prior professional experience.
- Hands-on experience in industrial automation or equivalent experience.
- Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine and motion control systems, electromechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration.
- Understanding of programmable logic controller (PLC) programming languages.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical control panels.
- Experience with computer numerical control (CNC) troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of Siemens 840D or WINCC numerical control controllers.
- Experience using precision measurement equipment such as dial indicators and calipers.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites, with 50–70% travel expected.
- Ability and willingness to work weekends as overtime.
- 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 up to approximately 40 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and repeatedly climb stairs in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment and system introductions.
- Serve as an internal subject matter expert in control systems, including Siemens programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, motion control systems, system integration, sensors, and electromechanical devices.
- Apply knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming.
- Travel to customer sites to support machine commissioning and troubleshooting.
- Maintain logs and written records of duties performed.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience troubleshooting Siemens Step 7 programmable logic controllers.
- Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and Sinumerik One.
- Experience with computer numerical control troubleshooting.
- Experience with IEC 61131 programmable logic controller programming languages.
- Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems.
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools.
About the company
Broetje Automation is a industrial automation company. It designs and builds automated production systems, assembly equipment, tooling, and service solutions for large aerospace structures. Its customers include aircraft manufacturers and industrial partners planning, operating, or modernizing complex production lines. The company combines mechanical and electrical engineering, controls and software, project management, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, quality, and lifecycle service. Work spans mechanical design, controls, software, assembly, project management, commissioning, service, quality, and support functions.
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Headquarters
Rastede, Germany
Founded
2012
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- BA France added Delta IO talent in Gimont on 13 August 2026, expanding capacity.
- September 2026 CAMX visibility should support pipeline growth for STAXX and AFP systems.
- Revelio Labs shows 832 employees in 2026, reflecting hiring and continued operational scale.
What critics are saying
- Broetje-Automation’s customer base stays concentrated in aerospace, tying revenue to Boeing and Airbus cycles.
- The January 2026 restructuring signals operational pressure and integration risk across the group.
- Generic automation rivals can undercut Broetje’s bespoke systems, compressing margins by 2027.
What makes Broetje Automation unique
- Broetje-Automation leads aerospace production automation, serving factories in 23 locations worldwide.
- STAXX AFP systems target flexible composite manufacturing, showcased at CAMX 2026 in Atlanta.
- SHILA and HEMERA projects prove deep expertise in automated CFRP assembly and digital integration.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement