Broetje Automation

Aerospace production automation

Field Service Engineer

Equipment Field ServicePosted on Nov 12

Full-timeCharleston, SC, USA$34 - $43 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A technical certificate or bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, and 3+ years of experience in the industrial automation industry or equivalent experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude from prior professional experience.
Hands-on industrial automation industry or equivalent experience.
Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, 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.
Willingness to travel to customer sites, with 50–70% travel expected.
Ability and willingness to work weekends and overtime.
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 repetitively 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 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.

Job Title: Field Service Engineer
Position available in: Charleston, SC
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).

Shift Schedule:

1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 6:00 AM
- $1.75 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and weekend (OVERTIME)

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, 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.
Willing to travel to customer sites (50-70% travel expected)
Must be able and willing to work weekends (OVERTIME)
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

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

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About the Company

Broetje Automation

Aerospace production automation

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.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Rastede, Germany
Founded: 2012

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