What are the responsibilities and job description for the Startup Engineer position at Broetje Automation-USA?
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:
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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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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