Field Service Engineer

broetjeautomation; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Broetje Automation in Kinston, NC seeks two Field Service Engineers to install, commission, and service automated systems for aerospace tooling and robotics. This full-time role requires travel to customer sites, primarily to SC and NC locations, and demands hands-on electrical and control expertise.

You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and optimize Siemens PLC/HMI systems, while collaborating with customers and teams. Competitive pay with healthcare, retirement, PTO, and tuition assistance offered.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Elec-Mechanical engineering or related field; robotics experience.
• 3+ years in industrial automation or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLC controls and machine tools preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

Diagnostics

System integration

Electrical safety

Team communication

Education

BS in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

BS in Computer Science or related

Technical Certificate OR BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Step 7

TIA Portal

Sinumerik One

Siemens 840D

WINCC

Job description

Job Title: Field Service Engineer

Position available in: Kinston, NC

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 – 43.00/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.
• 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
• Must have shift flexibility
• Open to working weekend shifts – (3) 12-hour shifts
• Must be able to travel to customer sites, primarily Charleston, SC and Kinston, NC (50%+ travel expected)

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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