Broetje-Automation

Startup Engineer

Broetje-Automation, Savannah

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Job Title: Startup Engineer

Position available in: Savanah, GA

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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Competitive hourly wage, ranges $34.00 – 38.00/hour, plus overtime & shift differential
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6% 401(k) company match, no vesting period
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100% paid healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
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Disability plan & group life insurance program
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3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 13 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
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Tuition reimbursement program, up to $10,000/yr
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International travel opportunities (Germany)
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Required Education:

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BS in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred, BS in Computer Science, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools.
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Technical Certificate OR BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, and 3+ years of experience within the industrial automation industry or equivalent experience.
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Desirable Experience:

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Industrial automation industry or equivalent experience
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Siemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting experience
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Siemens TIA Portal; Sinumerik One
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CNC troubleshooting experience
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Experience in IEC61131 (PLC programming languages)
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Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems
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Qualifications:

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Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration
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Understanding of PLC programming languages
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Experienced in troubleshooting electrical control panels
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CNC troubleshooting experience
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Knowledge of NC Controllers: Siemens 840D or WINCC
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Experience using precision measurement equipment (i.e. Dial indicators, calipers, etc.
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Willing to travel to customer sites (50-70% travel expected)
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Willing to work evenings, weekends, and overtime.
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Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors
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Job Responsibilities:

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Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment & system introductions
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Internal subject matter expert in control systems (Siemens PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems), system integration, sensors, & electromechanical devices
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Apply knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming
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Travel to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting support
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Maintain logs & written records of duties performed
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