Weekend Service Engineer
About The Position
Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert and OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, serving major industry customers worldwide. The Weekend Service Engineer provides electrical and controls engineering support for new equipment and system introductions and serves as an internal subject matter expert in control systems, system integration, sensors, and electromechanical devices. The role applies knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming, and includes travel to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting. The position is based in Savannah, Georgia, with three 12-hour weekend shifts and 50% or more travel expected, primarily to Charleston, South Carolina, and Kinston, North Carolina.
Requirements
- A technical certificate or a BS 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 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 and CNC systems.
- 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 repeatedly climb stairs in a manufacturing environment.
- Must have shift flexibility and be open to working three 12-hour weekend shifts.
- Must be able to travel to customer sites, primarily Charleston, South Carolina, and Kinston, North Carolina; 50% or more travel is expected.
Nice To Haves
- BS 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 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 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 and shift differential.
- 6% 401(k) company match with no vesting period.
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Disability plan and group life insurance program.
- Three weeks of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays, including three floating holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement 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
