Startup Engineer / Service Tech

Job Title: Startup Engineer / Service Technician

Position available in: Savanah, 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

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 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)

Willing to work evenings, weekends, and overtime.

Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors

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 performedVisit: