Startup Automation Engineer – Savannah, GA | Travel

Broetje Automation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime & shift differential

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental,

Job summary

Broetje Automation in Savannah, GA, seeks Startup Engineers to contribute to electrical and controls engineering for new equipment. Expect travel to customer sites for commissioning and support, with a focus on Siemens PLC/HMI systems and robotics.

The role requires hands-on automation work, strong problem-solving, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs in a manufacturing setting. Two full-time positions are available with a competitive hourly wage of $34.00–$43.00 per hour plus overtime and

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in electrical/control/mechatronics or related field.
• 3+ years in industrial automation or equivalent experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on automation experience.
• Ability to travel to customer sites (50%+).
• Understanding of electrical design, machine control, and robotics basics.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering support for new equipment and system introductions.
• Subject matter expert in control systems (Siemens PLC, HMI, Motion Control), system integration and sensors.
• Apply knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming.
• Travel to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting support.
• Maintain logs and written records of duties performed.

Skills

Electrical design

Robotics knowledge

Programming experience

System integration

Strong communication

Education

BS in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

Technical Certificate or BS with 3+ years industrial automation

Tools

Siemens Step 7

Siemens TIA Portal

Sinumerik One

CNC troubleshooting

IEC61131

Job description

Broetje Automation in Savannah, GA, seeks Startup Engineers to contribute to electrical and controls engineering for new equipment. Expect travel to customer sites for commissioning and support, with a focus on Siemens PLC/HMI systems and robotics.

The role requires hands-on automation work, strong problem-solving, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs in a manufacturing setting. Two full-time positions are available with a competitive hourly wage of $34.00–$43.00 per hour plus overtime and