Automation Technician

Broetje Automation • Charleston, SC

25d • $30 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert and OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with leading companies in the industry. The company operates worldwide, including locations in Germany, the USA, France, the United Kingdom, China, and Japan, with U.S. locations in Charleston, South Carolina; Savannah, Georgia; Wichita, Kansas; and Seattle, Washington.

The Automation Technician maintains highly specialized, robotic-controlled automated fastening machines used to assemble aircraft at the Boeing South Carolina facility in North Charleston. As the equipment’s OEM, Broetje is responsible for maintaining this equipment. The role provides electrical and controls expertise for equipment and system introductions, supports control systems and integration, and may involve travel to customer sites for commissioning and troubleshooting.

The position is available in Charleston, South Carolina. Shifts listed are 1st shift, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM; 2nd shift, 2:30 PM–11:00 PM; and 3rd shift, 11:00 PM–6:00 AM. A $1.75-per-hour shift differential applies to 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and weekend overtime. The hourly range is $30.00–$44.00, plus overtime and applicable shift differential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and a technical certificate or an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Industrial Engineering, or Mechatronics.
• At least 3 years of experience in industrial automation or equivalent experience, including machine tool maintenance experience.
• At least 3 years of experience troubleshooting Siemens Step 7 PLCs and Siemens 840D series CNC systems.
• NEC Certification.
• Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine and motion control systems, electromechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration.
• Extensive experience with IEC 61131 PLC programming languages.
• CNC troubleshooting experience.
• Thorough knowledge of NC controllers, such as Siemens 840D or WINCC.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical control panels.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors, including customers from management to maintenance technicians.
• Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems.
• Experience using precision measurement equipment such as dial indicators and calipers.
• Must be able and willing to work weekends for overtime.
• Experience with aerial platforms and working at heights.
• Ability to lift and move materials or equipment weighing up to approximately 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and repeatedly climb stairs in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• PLC programming experience is identified as ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment and system introductions.
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert in control systems, including Siemens PLC, HMI, and motion control systems, as well as system integration, sensors, and 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 and written records of duties performed.

Benefits

• 6% company 401(k) match with no vesting period.
• 100% paid healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Disability plan and group life insurance program.
• Three weeks of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays, including three floating holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• International travel opportunities to Germany.
• $1.75-per-hour shift differential for 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and weekend overtime.
• Overtime pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree