Field Service Engineer

Broetje Automation • Kinston, NC

28d • $34 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Broetje Automation is hiring a Field Service Engineer to provide electrical and controls engineering support for new equipment and system introductions. The engineer serves 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. The role applies knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming. It involves traveling to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting, with 50% or more travel expected, primarily to Charleston, SC, and Kinston, NC. The position is based in Kinston, NC, and requires shift flexibility, openness to weekend shifts, and the ability to work three 12-hour shifts. The role also requires working at heights and physical activity in a manufacturing environment, including lifting equipment up to approximately 40 pounds, extended standing and walking, and repeatedly climbing stairs. Compensation is $34–$43 per hour plus overtime.

Requirements

• Technical certificate or bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, and at least 3 years of 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.
• 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 repetitively climb stairs in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have shift flexibility and be open to working weekend shifts of three 12-hour shifts.
• Must be able to travel to customer sites; 50% or more travel is expected, primarily to Charleston, SC, and Kinston, NC.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering, bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools.
• Industrial automation industry experience or equivalent experience.
• 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; 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

• Competitive hourly wage of $34.00–$43.00, plus overtime.
• 6% 401(k) company match with no vesting period.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level