Field Service Engineer

Broetje Automation-USA; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match

100% paid healthcare coverage (medical

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability plan

Life insurance

PTO + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Broetje Automation is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Charleston, SC to provide electrical and controls engineering support for new equipment and system integrations. You will travel to customer sites to commission machines and troubleshoot automation issues.

The role requires hands-on experience in industrial automation, Siemens PLCs, and CNC troubleshooting, with 50-70% travel and weekend OT as needed. Competitive hourly wages plus full benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred or comparable experience
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation or equivalent
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on automation experience
• Experience with electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, and robotics

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering support for new equipment and system introductions
• Serve as internal SME for control systems (Siemens PLC, HMI, Motion Control) and system integration
• Apply knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics and hydraulics
• Travel to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting
• Maintain logs and records of duties performed

Skills

Electrical design

Robotics

PLC troubleshooting

Siemens Step 7

Siemens TIA Portal

CNC troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Travel 50-70%

Education

BS in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

Technical Certificate OR BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Step 7 PLC

Siemens TIA Portal

Sinumerik One

CNC equipment

Job description

Job Title: Field Service Engineer

Position available in: Charleston, SC

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).

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

Shift Differential:

• $1.75 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and weekend (OVERTIME)

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage, ranges $34.00 – 43.00/hour, 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)

Required Education:

• BS in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred, 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
• Strong mechanical aptitude from prior professional experience
• Hands-on Industrial automation industry or equivalent experience

Desirable 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)
• Must be able and willing to work weekends (OVERTIME)
• Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors
• 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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