Startup Engineer

Broetje Automation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage

Disability & group life insurance

PTO + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

International travel

Job summary

Broetje Automation in Wichita, KS is seeking a Startup Engineer to join our electrical and controls team. The role provides electrical and controls engineering support for new equipment and system introductions, and requires travel to customer sites for commissioning and troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (or mechatronics cert), hands-on automation experience, and familiarity with Siemens PLCs (Step7, TIA Portal) and CNC troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred, certificate in mechatronics, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools.
• Hands-on Industrial automation industry or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment and system introductions.
• Internal subject matter expert in 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 support.

Skills

Electrical design

Machine control systems

Robotics

PLC programming

System integration

Troubleshooting

Education

BS in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics certificate or equivalent

Tools

Siemens Step7 PLC

Siemens TIA Portal

Sinumerik One

Siemens 840D / WINCC

Job description

Job Title: Startup Engineer
Position available in: Wichita, KS
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
• 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

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