Industrial Controls Engineer at Broetje Automation
Broetje Automation · Savannah, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
 - Office in Savannah
 
Position available in: Savanah, GA
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 – 38.00/hour, plus overtime & shift differential
 - 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, Controls, Mechatronics, 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.
 - Strong mechanical aptitude from prior professional experience.
 - Hands-on Industrial automation industry or equivalent experience.
 
Desirable 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.
 - Willing to travel to customer sites (50-70% travel expected)
 - Willing to work evenings, weekends, and overtime.
 - Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors
 
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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