Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer

Position available in: Elk Grove Village, IL (Travelling 75%+) Job Type: Full time

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: Elk Grove Village (IL), Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), and Seattle (WA).

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage, ranges $40.00 – 46.00/hour, plus overtime & shift differential
• 401(k) Company Match 6%, no vesting period
• 100% paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability plan & group life insurance program
• Three weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus twelve paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $10,000/yr
• International travel opportunities (Germany)

Education & experience:

• BS in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools.
• 5+ years of experience in the industrial automation industry. Experience as service technician, electrical schematic designer, or PLC programmer is acceptable.
• 5+ years of Siemens PLC Programming Experience (Preferred)

Qualifications:

• Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal PLC programming experience; SINUMERIK experience preferred.
• CNC troubleshooting experience
• Knowledge of electrical safety guidelines.
• Familiar with ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 safety of machinery standards.
• Familiarity with IEC61131 (PLC programming languages).
• Experience using precision measurement equipment (i.e. Dial indicators, calipers, etc.)
• Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors.
• Ability to analyze and diagnose problems in automated equipment.
• Experience in assembly electrical cabinets, preferred.
• Must be able and willing to work weekends (OVERTIME)
• Experience with aerial platforms and working at heights (already included on previous postings)
• 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

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops training procedures and documentation for projects.
• Travel to customer sites for training and machine commissioning; willingness to travel 75%+
• Train customer's staff & new technicians in machine operation as needed.
• Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise for sales projects & opportunities.