Industrial Automation Engineer – PLCs & Travel Perks

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Broetje Automation-USA is seeking a Startup Engineer in Wichita, KS to support new equipment introductions with electrical and controls expertise. You’ll work as a subject matter expert on Siemens PLCs, HMIs, and motion systems, integrating sensors and electromechanical components across projects.

The role requires hands-on automation experience, strong problem-solving, and a willingness to travel up to 30% to customer sites, with overtime and weekend shifts possible.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical design and machine control knowledge.
• Experience with industrial robotics and automated tooling.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical control panels.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites (up to 30%).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical design

Robotics

Programming

System integration

Team interaction

Education

BS in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Technical certificate in mechatronics or comparable experience

Tools

Siemens Step 7 PLC

Siemens TIA Portal

Sinumerik One

CNC troubleshooting

NC Controllers: Siemens 840D/WINCC

Job description

Broetje Automation-USA is seeking a Startup Engineer in Wichita, KS to support new equipment introductions with electrical and controls expertise. You’ll work as a subject matter expert on Siemens PLCs, HMIs, and motion systems, integrating sensors and electromechanical components across projects.

The role requires hands-on automation experience, strong problem-solving, and a willingness to travel up to 30% to customer sites, with overtime and weekend shifts possible.