Field Service Engineer
About The Position
Broetje Automation is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Charleston, South Carolina. The company is a global OEM and expert in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics. The role provides electrical and controls engineering support for new equipment and system introductions, with expertise in control systems, integration, sensors, and electromechanical devices. The engineer applies knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming, and travels to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting. The position involves 50–70% travel, including international travel opportunities to Germany, and may require weekend overtime.
Requirements
- Technical certificate or a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, and at least 3 years of experience in industrial automation or equivalent experience.
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering is preferred, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools.
- Strong mechanical aptitude from prior professional experience.
- Hands-on experience in industrial automation or equivalent experience.
- Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine and motion control systems, electromechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration.
- Understanding of PLC programming languages.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical control panels.
- CNC troubleshooting experience.
- Knowledge of NC controllers, such as Siemens 840D or WINCC.
- Experience using precision measurement equipment, such as dial indicators and calipers.
- Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites; 50–70% travel is expected.
- Ability and willingness to work weekends for overtime.
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors.
- 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
- Siemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and Sinumerik One.
- Experience with IEC 61131 PLC programming languages.
- Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems.
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 to support machine commissioning and troubleshooting.
- Maintain logs and written records of duties performed.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage of $34.00–$43.00, plus overtime and shift differential.
- 6% company match on 401(k), 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 and 13 paid holidays, including three floating holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per year.
- International travel opportunities to Germany.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
