About the role
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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