Automation Technician

Broetje Automation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage

Disability & life

Paid time off + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Broetje Automation in Charleston, SC seeks an Automation Technician to maintain robotic-controlled, automated fastening machines used in aircraft assembly at the Boeing facility. Candidates need 3+ years in industrial automation, Siemens Step 7 PLC and 840D CNC troubleshooting, and a technical certificate or AS/BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls/Industrial Engineering or Mechatronics.

We offer hourly pay $30–$44, overtime, 6% 401(k) match, full healthcare, PTO and holidays, tuition

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

PLC programming

Siemens Step 7

Siemens 840D CNC

Electrical design

Robotics

System integration

Troubleshooting

Mechanical/electrical know-how

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical Certificate or AS/BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls/Industrial Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens Step 7

Siemens 840D

WINCC

Job description

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 fasteningmachines that help assembleaircraft 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 orAssociates/BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls/IndustrialEngineering 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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