Startup Engineer

Broetje Automation
Kinston, NC
Job Title: Startup Engineer
Position available in: Kinston, NC
Job Type: Full time
Positions Available : 2

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).
Compensation/Benefits:
  • Competitive hourly wage, ranges $34.00 – 43.00/hour, plus overtime
  • 6% 401(k) company match, no vesting period
  • 100% paid healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
  • Disability plan & group life insurance program
  • 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)
Required Education:
  • BS in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred, BS in Computer Science, or comparable experience with industrial robotics or machine tools.
  • Technical Certificate OR BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, and 3+ years of experience within the industrial automation industry or equivalent experience.
Desirable Experience:
  • 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
Qualifications:
  • 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
  • CNC troubleshooting experience
  • 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
  • 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
  • Must have shift flexibility
  • Open to working weekend shifts – (3) 12-hour shifts
  • Must be able to travel to customer sites, primarily Charleston, SC and Kinston, NC (50%+ travel expected)
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
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Posted 2026-07-28

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