Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer Position available in: Elk Grove Village, IL (Travelling 75%+) Job Type: Full time About Broetje Automation 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: Elk Grove Village (IL), Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), and Seattle (WA). Compensation/Benefits Competitive hourly wage, ranges $40.00 – $46.00/hour, plus overtime & shift differential 401(k) Company Match 6%, no vesting period 100% paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision) Disability plan & group life insurance program Three weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus twelve paid holidays Tuition reimbursement program up to $10,000/yr International travel opportunities (Germany) Education & experience BS in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools. 5+ years of experience in the industrial automation industry. Experience as service technician, electrical schematic designer, or PLC programmer is acceptable. 5+ years of Siemens PLC Programming Experience (Preferred) Qualifications Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal PLC programming experience; SINUMERIK experience preferred. CNC troubleshooting experience Knowledge of electrical safety guidelines. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety guidelines. Familiar with ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 safety of machinery standards. Familiarity with IEC61131 (PLC programming languages). Experience using precision measurement equipment (i.e. Dial indicators, calipers, etc.) Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors. Ability to analyze and diagnose problems in automated equipment. Experience in assembly electrical cabinets, preferred. Must be able and willing to work weekends (OVERTIME) Experience with aerial platforms and working at heights (already included on previous postings) 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 Job Responsibilities Develops training procedures and documentation for projects. Travel to customer sites for training and machine commissioning; willingness to travel 75%+ Train customer’s staff & new technicians in machine operation as needed. Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise for sales projects & opportunities. Visit: and #J-18808-Ljbffr Broetje Automation