Field Service Engineer

Broetje Automation-USA; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 97,424,000 - 123,213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match

Healthcare coverage

Disability plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Broetje Automation-USA is seeking a Field Service Engineer for our Wichita, KS operation. This full-time role involves electrical and controls engineering support, with travel to customer sites for commissioning and troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics or related experience, strong problem-solving skills, and hands-on familiarity with industrial automation. Overtime and travel of 50-70% are expected, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics or comparable experience
• 3+ years in industrial automation
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering support for new equipment
• Serve as subject matter expert in Siemens PLC/HMI, motion control, sensors
• Travel to customer sites for commissioning and troubleshooting
• Maintain logs and records of duties performed

Skills

Travel readiness

Team interaction

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Education

BS in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens Step 7 PLC

Siemens TIA Portal

Sinumerik One

CNC troubleshooting

IEC61131

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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