Startup Engineer
$70,720–$89,440 year
On-site · Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Startup Engineer responsible for electrical and controls engineering in support of new equipment and system introductions. Acts as internal subject matter expert in control systems (Siemens PLC, HMI, motion control systems), system integration, sensors, and electromechanical devices. Applies knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming; travels to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting, and maintains logs of duties performed. Requires hands-on experience with industrial automation, PLCs, CNCs, and NC controllers, plus the ability to troubleshoot electrical control panels and work with teams and vendors to deliver integrated automation solutions.
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 travel to customer sites (30% travel expected)
- Experience with aerial platforms and working at heights
- Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors
- Ability to lift and move materials or equipment weighing up to approximately 40 lbs
- Open to working overtime and weekend shifts
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