Field Service Engineer
$34 - $43/hr+ Overtime + Shift differential + 6% 401(k) match
Mid
Bachelor's, Certification
Savannah, GA, USA
HybridTravel to customer sites is expected 50% or more.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service
About the job
Requirements
- A technical certificate or a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience, is required.
- At least 3 years of experience in the industrial automation industry or equivalent experience is required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude from prior professional experience is required.
- Hands-on experience in the industrial automation industry or equivalent is required.
- A strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine and motion control systems, electromechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration is required.
- Understanding of programmable logic controller programming languages is required.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical control panels and computer numerical control equipment is required.
- Knowledge of Siemens 840D or WINCC numerical control controllers is required.
- Experience using precision measurement equipment such as dial indicators and calipers is required.
- Experience with aerial platforms and working at heights is required.
- Ability to lift and move materials or equipment weighing approximately 40 pounds is required.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and repeatedly climb stairs in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Shift flexibility and willingness to work weekend shifts of three 12-hour shifts are required.
- Ability to travel to customer sites, primarily in Charleston, South Carolina, and Kinston, North Carolina, is required; travel of 50% or more is expected.
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors are required.
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, 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 to provide machine commissioning and troubleshooting support.
- Maintain logs and written records of duties performed.
Desired Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering is preferred, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools.
- Siemens Step 7 programmable logic controller troubleshooting experience is desirable.
- Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and Sinumerik One is desirable.
- Experience with IEC 61131 programmable logic controller programming languages is desirable.
- Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems is desirable.
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