Posted 10 days ago
Startup EngineerBroetje Automation · Everett
Startup Engineer
EverettOn-siteFull-time$34–$43/hr
AI Summary
Provides electrical and controls engineering expertise for new equipment and system introductions at customer sites, acting as the internal subject matter expert on PLC, HMI, motion control and system integration. Travels to customer sites for commissioning and troubleshooting.
About this role
Job Title: Startup Engineer
Position available in: Everett, WA
Job Type: Full time
Positions Available: 1
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:
Required Education:
Qualifications:
Job Responsibilities:
Visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_4J6KrX5aHnXZJUoOCDRQ
Position available in: Everett, WA
Job Type: Full time
Positions Available: 1
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.
- 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
Skills
CNC TroubleshootingElectrical Control PanelsHMIHydraulicsIEC 61131Industrial RoboticsMotion ControlPLC ProgrammingPneumaticsPrecision MeasurementSiemens 840DSiemens STEP 7Siemens TIA PortalSinumerik OneWinCC
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