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Broetje Automation-USA

Automation Technician

Broetje Automation-USA, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408

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Automation Technician Location:

Charleston, SC (North Charleston, SC facility)

Job Type:

Full time

Positions Available:

3

Company:

Broetje Automation

Summary:

This role will be responsible for maintaining highly specialized robotic‑controlled, automated fastening machines that help assemble aircraft at the Boeing South Carolina facility in North Charleston, SC. Broetje is responsible for all maintenance of this equipment as the equipment's OEM.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate: $30.00‑$38.00/hr, 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 PTO plus 13 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/yr

International travel opportunities (Germany)

Education & Experience

High school or equivalent

Technical certificate or BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, and 3+ years of experience within the industrial automation industry or equivalent experience

Qualifications

Strong understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro‑mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration

Extensive experience in IEC61131 (PLC programming languages)

CNC troubleshooting experience

Thorough knowledge of NC Controllers: Siemens 840D or WINCC

Experience troubleshooting electrical control panels

Strong communication skills and ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors

Confidence communicating with customers from management to maintenance technicians

Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems

Experience using precision measurement equipment (dial indicators, calipers, etc.)

Willing to work evenings, weekends, and overtime

Desirable Experience (Not Required)

Siemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting experience

Siemens 840D series CNC troubleshooting experience

NEC Certification

Machine tool maintenance experience

Job Responsibilities

Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment & system introductions

Serve as 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 support

Maintain logs & written records of duties performed

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