Startup Engineer

Broetje Automation-USA; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

6% 401(k) company match

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 seeks a Startup Engineer to join our Savannah, GA team in a full-time role with two openings. You will provide electrical and controls engineering support for new equipment, travel to customer sites, and serve as the SME for Siemens PLC and motion systems.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics or related field with 3+ years in industrial automation. Experience with Siemens tools, PLC programming, troubleshooting, and system integration is essential.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics or related field.
• 3+ years in industrial automation or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering support for new equipment and systems.
• Act as SME for Siemens PLC, HMI, and motion control systems; enable system integration.
• Travel to customer sites for commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Maintain logs and documentation of duties performed.

Skills

Electrical design

Machine/motion control

Robotics

Programming

System integration

PLC programming languages

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

BS in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics or related field

Technical Certificate or BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years in automation

Tools

Siemens Step 7 PLC

Siemens TIA Portal

Sinumerik One

CNC troubleshooting

NC Controllers: Siemens 840D or WINCC

Job description

Job Title: Startup Engineer

Position available in: Savanah, GA

Job Type: Full time

Positions Available: 2

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 & shift differential
• 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, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred, BS in Computer Science, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools
• Technical Certificate OR BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, and 3+ years of experience within the industrial automation industry or equivalent experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude from prior professional experience
• Hands-on Industrial automation industry or equivalent experience

Desirable 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
• 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
• Must have shift flexibility
• Open to working weekend shifts – (3) 12-hour shifts
• Must be able to travel to customer sites, primarily Charleston, SC and Kinston, NC (50%+ travel expected)

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