Startup Engineer
$70,720–$89,440 year
On-siteEverett, Washington, United States
Everett, Washington, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$70,720–$89,440 yearBachelors DegreeManufacturingMedium
Full TimeBachelors DegreeMediumManufacturing
Job Summary
Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise for new equipment introductions and system integrations. Troubleshoot Siemens PLCs, motion control systems, and electromechanical devices while applying knowledge of electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics. Travel to customer sites for machine commissioning and maintain detailed logs of duties performed. Requires 30% travel, ability to work overtime and weekends, and experience with aerial platforms. Broetje Automation leads in aircraft manufacturing automation, offering global operations and extensive tuition reimbursement.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- BS in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred, technical certificate in mechatronics, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools
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