Field Service Engineer

Broetje Automation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Broetje Automation is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support customers in Wichita, KS. The role focuses on electrical and controls engineering for new equipment, system integration, and on-site commissioning.

You will troubleshoot Siemens PLCs and related systems, travel to customer sites, and maintain comprehensive service records. The position requires hands-on experience in industrial automation and a willingness to work weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electrical design practices and robotics
• Experience with PLCs, HMI, and motion control systems
• Willingness to travel 50–70% to customer sites
• Hands-on experience in industrial automation or machine tools

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise for new equipment and system introductions
• Serve as internal SME for control systems and sensors
• 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

Machine vision

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Education

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

Technical Certificate OR BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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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