Weekend Service Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental,

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Broetje Automation in Savannah, GA is seeking a Weekend Service Engineer to join our field service team. This full-time role covers three 12-hour weekend shifts and requires travel to customer sites for commissioning and troubleshooting of electrical controls and robotics equipment.

You will provide electrical and controls engineering support for new equipment, act as SME on Siemens PLC/HMI, and document service reports.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools.
• 3+ years of experience within the industrial automation industry or equivalent experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise for new equipment and system introductions.
• Act as internal SME in control systems (Siemens PLC, HMI, motion control) and 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 and written records of duties performed.

Skills

Electrical design

Robotics experience

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

Technical Certificate

3+ years automation experience

Tools

Siemens Step 7 PLC

TIA Portal

Sinumerik One

HMI (Siemens)

Job description

Job Title: Weekend Service Engineer

Position available in: Savannah, 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, 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

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