Startup Engineer at Broetje Automation-USA in Wichita, KS

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: • 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) Required Education: • 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. Desirable 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 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.) • 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 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 Visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_4J6KrX5aHnXZJUoOCDRQ