Job Title: Automation Technician Position available in: Charleston, SC Job Type: Full time Positions Available: 3
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).
Summary: This role will be responsible for maintaining highly specialized, robotic-controlled, automated fastening� machines that help assemble� aircraft at the Boeing South Carolina facility in North Charleston, SC. Broetje is responsible for all maintenance of this equipment as the equipment's OEM.� �
Shift Schedule:
1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 6:00 AM�
$1.75 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift,� 3rd shift, and weekends (OVERTIME)
Compensation/Benefits:
Hourly Range: $30.00-44.00/hr, plus overtime & shift differential
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)
Education & Experience:
High school or equivalent AND� Technical Certificate or� Associates/BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls/Industrial� Engineering or Mechatronics
3+ years of experience within the industrial automation industry or equivalent experience -- machine tool maintenance experience
3+ years of experience with Siemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting & Siemens 840D series CNC troubleshooting experience (ideal candidate will have PLC programming experience)
NEC Certification
Qualifications:
Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration
Extensive experience in IEC61131 (PLC programming languages)
CNC troubleshooting experience
Thorough knowledge of NC Controllers: Siemens 840D or WINCC
Experienced in troubleshooting electrical control panels
Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors
Confidence when communicating with customers from management to maintenance technicians
Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems
Experience using precision measurement equipment (i.e. Dial indicators, calipers, etc.)
Must be able and willing to work weekends (OVERTIME)
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
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