Startup Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) company match

100% paid healthcare coverage

Disability plan & group life insurance

3 weeks PTO + 13 holidays

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/yr

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Broetje Automation is seeking a Startup Engineer in Everett, WA to provide electrical and controls engineering support for new equipment and systems. You will serve as the SME for Siemens PLC/HMI, motion control, and sensors, working across electromechanical disciplines.

The role requires hands-on automation experience, PLC programming skills, and the ability to travel to customer sites for commissioning and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Hands-on experience in industrial automation and robots
• Strong PLC programming and wiring skills

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering support for new equipment
• Act as SME for Siemens PLC/HMI, motion control, sensors and electromechanical devices
• Apply electronics, circuits, pneumatics and programming knowledge
• Travel to customer sites for commissioning and troubleshooting
• Maintain logs and records of duties performed

Skills

Electrical design

Machine control systems

Robotics

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Team communication

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics certificate or equivalent

Tools

Siemens Step 7 PLC

Siemens TIA Portal

Sinumerik One

CNC troubleshooting

Siemens 840D/WINCC

Job description

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


• Maintain logs & written records of duties performed