The Service Controls Engineer will travel extensively, develop training documentation, provide electrical/control solutions, and train customer personnel.
Job Title: Service Controls 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:
Education & experience:
Qualifications:
Job Responsibilities:
Visit: www.broetje-automation.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_4J6KrX5aHnXZJUoOCDRQ
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.
- Must be able to demonstrate 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 with aerial platforms, working with heights.
- Experience in assembly electrical cabinets, preferred.
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.
Visit: www.broetje-automation.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_4J6KrX5aHnXZJUoOCDRQ
Top Skills
Cnc
Iec 61131
Precision Measurement Equipment
Siemens Plc
Sinumerik
Step 7
Tia Portal
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