Startup Engineer

Broetje Automation • Everett, WA

10d • $34 - $43

About The Position

Broetje Automation is seeking a Startup Engineer to provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment and system introductions. The engineer will serve as an internal subject matter expert in control systems, including Siemens PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, system integration, sensors, and electromechanical devices. The role applies knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming. The position is based in Everett, Washington, and requires an expected 30% travel to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting support. The engineer must maintain logs and written records of duties performed and be open to overtime and weekend shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred; a technical certificate in mechatronics or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools is also indicated.
• Hands-on experience in the industrial automation industry 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, including 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; 30% travel is expected.
• 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 within a manufacturing environment.
• Open to working overtime and weekend shifts.

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 PLCs, HMIs, 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