Startup Engineer
About The Position
Broetje Automation is seeking two full-time Startup Engineers for their Wichita, KS location. This role involves providing electrical and controls engineering expertise for new equipment and system introductions, acting as an internal subject matter expert in control systems (Siemens PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems), system integration, sensors, and electromechanical devices. The position requires applying knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming. Travel to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting support is expected, along with maintaining logs and written records of duties performed.
Requirements
- BS in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred, technical certificate in mechatronics, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools.
- Hands-on Industrial automation industry or equivalent experience.
- 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.)
- Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors
- Willing to travel to customer sites (30% travel expected)
- Experience with aerial platforms and working at heights
- Ability to lift and move materials or equipment weighing up to approximately 40 lbs
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and repetitively climb stairs within a manufacturing environment
- Open to working overtime and weekend shifts
Nice To Haves
- Industrial automation industry or equivalent 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
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
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage, ranges $34.00 – 43.00/hour, plus overtime
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
