Startup Engineer

Summary: Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in the industry. They are seeking a Startup Engineer to provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment and system introductions, while also traveling to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting support. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Industrial automation industry or equivalent experience - Siemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting experience - Siemens TIA Portal; Sinumerik One - Experience in IEC61131 (PLC programming languages) - Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems Required Skills: Electrical design practices, Machine control systems, Motion control systems, Electro-mechanical systems, Robotics, Programming, System integration, PLC programming languages, Electrical control panel troubleshooting, CNC troubleshooting, NC Controllers - Siemens 840D, NC Controllers - WINCC, Precision measurement equipment, Siemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting, Siemens TIA Portal, Sinumerik One, IEC61131 PLC programming languages Benefits: 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)