Field Service Engineer

Field Service EngineerPosition available in: Kinston, NC Job Type: Full time Positions Available: 2Broetje 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 overtime6% 401(k) company match, no vesting period100% paid healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)Disability plan & group life insurance program3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 13 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidaysTuition reimbursement program, up to $10,000/yrInternational travel opportunities (Germany)Required Education:BS in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred, BS in Computer Science, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools.Technical Certificate OR BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, and 3+ years of experience within the industrial automation industry or equivalent experience.Desirable Experience:Industrial automation industry or equivalent experienceSiemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting experienceSiemens TIA Portal; Sinumerik OneCNC troubleshooting experienceExperience in IEC61131 (PLC programming languages)Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problemsQualifications:Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integrationUnderstanding of PLC programming languagesExperienced in troubleshooting electrical control panelsCNC troubleshooting experienceKnowledge of NC Controllers: Siemens 840D or WINCCExperience using precision measurement equipment (i.e. Dial indicators, calipers, etc.)Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendorsExperience with aerial platforms and working at heightsAbility to lift and move materials or equipment weighing up to approximately 40 lbsAbility to stand and walk for extended periods and repetitively climb stairs within a manufacturing environmentMust have shift flexibilityOpen to working weekend shifts – (3) 12-hour shiftsMust be able to travel to customer sites, primarily Charleston, SC and Kinston, NC (50%+ travel expected)Job Responsibilities:Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment & system introductionsInternal subject matter expert in control systems (Siemens PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems), system integration, sensors, & electromechanical devicesApply knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programmingTravel to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting supportMaintain logs & written records of duties performed