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Broetje Automation

Startup Engineer

Everett, WA · On-site

$34 - $43/hr

Startup Engineer Position available in: Everett, WA Job Type: Full time Positions Available : 1 Broetje Automation is the world's leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and ...

Broetje Automation

Startup Engineer

Wichita, KS · On-site

$34 - $43/hr

Startup Engineer Position available in: Wichita, KS Job Type: Full time Positions Available : 2 Broetje Automation is the world's leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and ...

Broetje Automation

Startup Engineer

Wichita, KS · On-site

$34 - $43/hr

Startup Engineer Position available in: Wichita, KS Job Type: Full time Positions Available : 2 Broetje Automation is the world's leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and ...

Broetje Automation

Startup Engineer

Everett, WA · On-site

$34 - $43/hr

Startup Engineer Position available in: Everett, WA Job Type: Full time Positions Available : 1 Broetje Automation is the world's leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and ...

Broetje Automation

Startup Engineer

Kinston, NC · On-site

$34 - $43/hr

Startup Engineer Position available in: Kinston, NC Job Type: Full time Positions Available : 2 Broetje Automation is the world's leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and ...

Broetje Automation

Startup Engineer

Savannah, GA · On-site

$34 - $43/hr

Startup Engineer Position available in: Savanah, GA Job Type: Full time Positions Available : 2 Broetje Automation is the world's leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and ...

Broetje Automation

Startup Engineer

Kinston, NC · On-site

$34 - $43/hr

Startup Engineer Position available in: Kinston, NC Job Type: Full time Positions Available : 2 Broetje Automation is the world's leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and ...

Broetje Automation

Startup Engineer

Savannah, GA · On-site

$34 - $43/hr

Startup Engineer Position available in: Savanah, GA Job Type: Full time Positions Available : 2 Broetje Automation is the world's leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and ...

PM Group

Electrical Startup Engineer

Zebulon, NC

Overview The Electrical Startup Engineer position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group's quickly growing Outsourced Technical Services(OTS) team at a site near Zebulon, NC . Outsourced ...

PM Group

Electrical Startup Engineer

Zebulon, NC · On-site

Overview The Electrical Startup Engineer position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group's quickly growing Outsourced Technical Services(OTS) team at a site near Zebulon, NC . Outsourced ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Mechanical Startup Engineer

Brownsville, TX · On-site

$51 - $100/hr

Provide technical guidance and assign work to project Commissioning and Startup technicians, crafts, and others who are performing specific assignments. * Coordinate between project engineering ...

PM Group

Instrumentation Startup Engineer

Zebulon, NC · On-site

Overview The Instrumentation Startup Engineer position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group's quickly growing Outsourced Technical Services(OTS) team at a site near Zebulon, NC . Outsourced ...

Seven Seas Water Group

Controls & Startup Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$78K - $102K/yr

The Controls & Startup Engineer is the hands-on automation lead in the field for the commissioning, startup, and ongoing support of Seven Seas Water's water treatment and desalination plants. This is ...

Seven Seas Water Group

Controls & Startup Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$78K - $102K/yr

The Controls & Startup Engineer is the hands-on automation lead in the field for the commissioning, startup, and ongoing support of Seven Seas Water's water treatment and desalination plants. This is ...

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Startup Engineer

Everett, WA • On-site

Broetje Automation
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Broetje Automationexternal

$34 - $43/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Startup Engineer
Position available in: Everett, WA
Job Type: Full time
Positions Available: 1
Broetje Automation is the world's leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations include: Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), and Seattle (WA).
Compensation/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)

Required Education:
  • 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.

Desirable Experience:
  • 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

Qualifications:
  • 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

Job 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

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