Startup Automation Engineer - Travel & PLC Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage

Disability plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Travel opportunities

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates possess a solid background in industrial automation, Siemens PLC/HMI, and motion control, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred, or BS in Computer Science with robotics/machine tools experience
• 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 & 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

Skills

Electrical design

Robotics & automation

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Team communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering / Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Technical Certificate or BS with 3+ years automation experience

Tools

Siemens Step 7 PLC

Siemens TIA Portal

Sinumerik One

CNC troubleshooting

IEC61131 programming

Job description

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

Ideal candidates possess a solid background in industrial automation, Siemens PLC/HMI, and motion control, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.