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Broetje Automation-USA

Industrial Controls Engineer

Broetje Automation-USA, Savannah, Georgia, United States, 31441

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Position Details Job Title: Industrial Controls Engineer

Location: Savannah, GA

Job Type: Full time

Positions Available: 2

Company: Broetje Automation – world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics. Worldwide locations: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, Japan. U.S. locations: Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), Seattle (WA).

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly wage, ranges $34.00 – $38.00/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, BS in Computer Science, 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 experience 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.)

Willing to travel to customer sites (50‑70% travel expected)

Willing to work evenings, weekends, and overtime

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

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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