Automation startup engineer

STOPA Anlagenbau GmbH; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Eligible for a company vehicle

Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunity to travel

Growth opportunities within the company

Per diem travel compensation

Job summary

STOPA Anlagenbau GmbH in the United States is seeking a skilled Service and Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and maintain automated storage systems. This role involves traveling to customer sites, managing installation teams, and ensuring systems operate at peak performance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, experience in the manufacturing sector, and a willingness to travel. Benefits include competitive salary, company vehicle, and opportunities for international travel.

Qualifications

• Related prior experience working in the manufacturing industry.
• Understanding of electrical engineering concepts.
• Willingness to travel and valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Traveling Monday-Friday to customer sites for startup.
• Managing installation teams during startup to ensure system functionality.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues during startup.

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Electrical schematics interpretation

Programming control systems

Technical German

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Stopa America is a worldwide leader in automated storage of sheet metal, long span goods, and fully automated parking systems. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Service and Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role involves the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated storage systems for our clients.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring these systems operate at peak performance, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and software issues, and providing exceptional customer service. This is a hands‑on, field‑based position that requires strong technical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.

Stopa America is located in Farmington, CT and services and installs Stopa systems for the American market. We have installation crews that travel throughout North America (mainly USA) to build the modular systems. The Automation Engineer then arrives onsite, programs the PLC, sets control parameters, and conducts tests and integrations to other machines. Using knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering concepts, the Automation Engineer works to bring the machine to life and ensure it is fully functional and meets the customer expectations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Travelling Monday-Friday to customer sites to perform the startup of the storage system
• Managing the mechanical and electrical installation teams during the startup phase to ensure that the system is properly functioning and integrated to external machines
• Setting parameters on all machine components to ensure full functionality of the machine
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and programming issues that arise during startup process

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Related prior experience working in the manufacturing industry
  • Understanding of electrical engineering concepts
  • Ability to interpret and understand electrical schematics
  • Experience programming control systems
  • Willingness to travel and valid passport
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with PLC software, specifically Siemens S7 TIA Portal
  • Experience with automated machinery and electrical control circuits
  • Moderate fluency in technical German
  • Ability to use basic hand tools
• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives
• Eligible for a company vehicle (based on need and length of time with STOPA)
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to travel while keeping all airline, hotel, and car points
• Opportunity for occasional international travel for work and training
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Frequent opportunity for overtime pay
• Per diem travel compensation for personal expenses