Startup Engineer

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

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