Automation Technician

Broetje Automation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) company match

100% paid healthcare coverage (medical

Dental, vision)

Disability plan & group life insurance

3 weeks PTO + 13 holidays

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/yr

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Broetje Automation is seeking an Automation Technician to maintain robotic-controlled fastening machines at the Boeing South Carolina facility in North Charleston. The role requires 3+ years in industrial automation, Siemens Step 7 PLC and CNC experience, and NEC certification.

Expect weekends and multiple shifts, with competitive hourly pay and full benefits. The job entails electrical/control work, system integration, and travel to customer sites for commissioning and as-needed support.

Qualifications

• Electrical design and control system expertise.
• PLC programming and Siemens automation knowledge.
• Experience with CNC troubleshooting and IEC61131 languages.
• Willingness to travel for customer site support.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering for new equipment and systems.
• Serve as SME for Siemens PLC/HMI and motion control integration.
• Apply electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming knowledge.
• Travel to customer sites for commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Maintain logs and written records of duties performed.

Skills

Electrical design fundamentals

Machine/motion control

Robotics

PLC programming

Siemens 840D CNC

Education

High school + Technical Certificate

AS/BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls/Industrial Eng or Mechatronics

NEC Certification

Tools

Siemens Step 7

Siemens 840D CNC

HMI

Precision measurement tools (dial indicators, calipers)

Job description

Job Title: Automation Technician

Position available in:
Charleston, SC

Job Type: Full time

Positions Available: 3

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).

Summary

This role will be responsible for maintaining highly specialized, robotic-controlled, automated fastening machines that help assemble aircraft at the Boeing South Carolina facility in North Charleston, SC. Broetje is responsible for all maintenance of this equipment as the equipment's OEM.

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 weekends (OVERTIME)

Compensation/Benefits

• Hourly Range: $30.00-44.00/hr, 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)

Education & Experience

• High school or equivalent AND Technical Certificate or Associates/BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls/Industrial Engineering or Mechatronics
• 3+ years of experience within the industrial automation industry or equivalent experience -- machine tool maintenance experience
• 3+ years of experience with Siemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting & Siemens 840D series CNC troubleshooting experience (ideal candidate will have PLC programming experience)
• NEC Certification

Qualifications

• Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro‑mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration
• Extensive experience in IEC61131 (PLC programming languages)
• CNC troubleshooting experience
• Thorough knowledge of NC Controllers: Siemens 840D or WINCC
• Experienced in troubleshooting electrical control panels
• Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors
• Confidence when communicating with customers from management to maintenance technicians
• Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems
• Experience using precision measurement equipment (i.e. Dial indicators, calipers, etc.)
• Must be able and willing to work weekends (OVERTIME)
• 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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