Industrial Automation Engineer - PLC/CNC & Robotics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Healthcare coverage

401(k) match

PTO + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Broetje Automation USA in Kinston, NC is seeking a Startup Engineer to support electrical and controls engineering for new equipment and systems. The role requires travel to customer sites, hands-on troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will work with Siemens PLCs, HMIs, and motion control systems, applying knowledge of electronics, hydraulics, and programming. A strong background in industrial automation and ability to lift up to 40 lbs is expected.

Qualifications

• 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 in industrial automation

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment and system introductions
• Subject matter expert in control systems (Siemens PLC, HMI, Motion Control) and system integration
• Travel to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting support
• Maintain logs and written records of duties performed

Skills

Electrical design

Robotics

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

System integration

HMI

CNC troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Technical Certificate

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Siemens Step 7

Siemens TIA Portal

Sinumerik One

Dial indicators

Calipers

Job description

Broetje Automation USA in Kinston, NC is seeking a Startup Engineer to support electrical and controls engineering for new equipment and systems. The role requires travel to customer sites, hands-on troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will work with Siemens PLCs, HMIs, and motion control systems, applying knowledge of electronics, hydraulics, and programming. A strong background in industrial automation and ability to lift up to 40 lbs is expected.