Field Service Engineer

Broetje Automation • Everett, WA

28d • $34 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Broetje Automation is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Everett, Washington. The role provides electrical and controls engineering expertise for new equipment and system introductions, with a focus on Siemens PLC, HMI, motion control systems, system integration, sensors, and electromechanical devices. The engineer applies knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming, and travels to customer sites to commission machines and troubleshoot issues. The position is full-time, with two openings and an expected 50–70% travel commitment.

Requirements

• A 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.
• Strong mechanical aptitude from prior professional experience.
• Hands-on experience in industrial automation or equivalent.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites; 50–70% travel is expected.
• Ability and willingness 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

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools.
• Siemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal or 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, 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 and shift differential.
• 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 of up to $10,000 per year.
• International travel opportunities, including Germany.

What This Job Offers

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