Startup Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Broetje Automation-USA is seeking a Startup Engineer to provide electrical and controls expertise for new equipment and system introductions. You will act as the SME for Siemens PLCs, HMIs, motion control, sensors, and electromechanical devices while supporting system integration.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial automation, strong mechanical aptitude, and willingness to travel to customer sites, primarily in the southeastern US.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics or related field or equivalent experience in industrial robotics or machine tools.
• 3+ years in industrial automation or similar field; strong mechanical aptitude.
• Hands-on experience in electrical/electronic design, controls and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering support for new equipment and systems.
• Act as SME in control systems (Siemens PLC, HMI, motion control) and sensors.
• Travel to customer sites for commissioning and troubleshooting; maintain logs of duties performed.

Skills

Electrical design

Robotics

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Education

BS in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

BS in Computer Science or related

Technical Certificate or BS in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Siemens Step 7 PLC

Siemens TIA Portal

Sinumerik One

CNC troubleshooting

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, and electromechanical devices
• Apply knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming
• Travel to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting supportMaintain logs & written records of duties performed