Startup Engineer

Broetje Automation; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Healthcare coverage

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

International travel

Job summary

Broetje Automation in Everett, WA seeks a Startup Engineer to provide electrical and controls engineering support for new equipment and systems. You will act as the internal SME for Siemens PLCs, HMIs, and motion control, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate sensors and electromechanical devices.

Ideal candidates have a BS in electrical/electro‑mechanical engineering or mechatronics experience, hands-on automation background, and the ability to travel up to 30% to customer

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred; or mechatronics cert.
• Hands-on industrial automation experience.
• Siemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting.
• Siemens TIA Portal and Sinumerik One experience.
• CNC troubleshooting experience.
• IEC61131 PLC languages experience.
• Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering support for new equipment and systems.
• Internal SME for Siemens PLC, HMI, motion control, sensors, and electromechanical devices.
• Apply knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming.
• Travel to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical design

Machine control

Robotics

Programming

System integration

PLC programming

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics certificate / comparable experience

Industrial automation experience

Tools

Siemens Step 7

Siemens TIA Portal

Sinumerik One

CNC troubleshooting

NC Controllers: Siemens 840D

HMI

Job description

Job Title: Startup Engineer

Position available in: Everett, WA

Job Type: Full time

Positions Available: 1

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
• 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 or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred, technical certificate in mechatronics, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools.
• Hands-on Industrial automation industry or equivalent experience.

Desirable Experience:

• Industrial automation industry or equivalent 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.)
• Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors
• Willing to travel to customer sites (30% travel expected)
• 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
• Open to working overtime and weekend shifts

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