Field Service Engineer

Broetje Automation; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental,

Job summary

Broetje Automation is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support customers on-site in Wichita, KS. You will provide electrical and controls expertise for new equipment, troubleshoot PLC and motion systems, and travel to client sites for commissioning and support.

The role requires strong electrical/controls knowledge, experience with Siemens PLC/Siemens CAM tools, and willingness to travel up to 70% across customer sites. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

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
• Experience troubleshooting electrical control panels
• CNC troubleshooting experience

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment and system introductions
• Act as internal SME in control systems (Siemens PLC, HMI, Motion Control), system integration, sensors, and electromechanical devices
• Apply knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming
• Travel to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting support

Skills

Electrical design

Machine/motion control

Electro-mechanical systems

Robotics

Programming

System integration

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Willing to travel

Education

BS in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics/Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Technical Certificate OR BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering + 3+ years experience

Tools

Siemens Step 7 PLC

Siemens TIA Portal

Sinumerik One

Siemens 840D

Dial indicators

Calipers

Job description

Job Title: Field Service Engineer

Position available in: Wichita, KS

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 & 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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