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Broetje-Automation

Automation Technician

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

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Job Title: Automation Technician

Position available in: Charleston, SC

Job Type: Full time

Positions Available: 3

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).

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 Range: $30.00-42.00/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 Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 13 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement program, up to $10,000/yr

International travel opportunities (Germany)

Education & experience:

High school or equivalent AND

Technical Certificate or Associates/BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls/Industrial Engineering or Mechatronics

3+ years of experience within the industrial automation industry or equivalent experience -- machine tool maintenance experience

3+ years of experience with Siemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting & Siemens 840D series CNC troubleshooting experience (ideal candidate will have PLC programming experience)

NEC Certification

Qualifications:

Strong fundamental 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

Experienced in troubleshooting electrical control panels

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

Confidence when communicating with customers from management to maintenance technicians

Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems

Experience using precision measurement equipment (i.e. Dial indicators, calipers, etc.)

Willing to work evenings, weekends, and overtime.

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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