Field Service Engineer
$34 - $43/hr+ Overtime + Shift differential
Mid
Bachelor's, Certification
Wichita, KS, USA
In Person
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service
About the job
Requirements
- A technical certificate or a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience, is required.
- At least 3 years of experience in industrial automation or equivalent experience is required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude from prior professional experience is required.
- Hands-on experience in industrial automation or equivalent experience is required.
- A strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine and motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration is required.
- Understanding of PLC programming languages is required.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical control panels and CNC systems is required.
- Knowledge of Siemens 840D or WINCC NC controllers is required.
- Experience using precision measurement equipment, such as dial indicators and calipers, is required.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites is required; 50–70% travel is expected.
- Must be able and willing to work weekends and overtime.
- Experience with aerial platforms and working at heights is required.
- Must be able to lift and move materials or equipment weighing up to approximately 40 pounds.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and repetitively climb stairs in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise to support new equipment and system introductions.
- Serve as an internal subject matter expert in control systems, including Siemens PLC, HMI, and motion control systems, system integration, sensors, and 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 and written records of duties performed.
Desired Qualifications
- Siemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and Sinumerik One.
- Experience with IEC 61131 PLC programming languages.
- Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems.
- A BS in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering is preferred, 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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Total Funding
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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