Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls Engineer
Position available in: Charleston, South Carolina
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, Russia, China, and Japan. US locations include: Buffalo (NY), Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), Mobile, (AL) and Seattle (WA).
Education & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar educational training/certifications.
• 1-5 years of experience in the industrial automation industry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude from prior professional experience.

Qualifications:

• Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, programming, and system integration.
• Ability to analyze and diagnose problems in automated equipment.
• Experience designing for large automated systems from initial concept through installation and customer buy off.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety guidelines.
• Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors.
• Comfortable working autonomously and ability to take initiative.

Desirable Experience (not required):

• Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal PLC programming experience.
• Familiarity with IEC61131 (PLC programming languages).
• Familiar with ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 safety of machinery standards
• Familiarity with EPLAN (or AutoCAD Electrical) for creating electrical drawings.

Job responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, and programming.
• Develop PLC programming within Broetje’s standard for new systems as well as existing equipment retrofits and modifications.
• Maintain logs & written records of duties performed.
• Creates and maintains BOMs.
• Generate panel layout for new automated systems.
• Occasional travel to customer sites for machine commissioning.
• Train customer’s staff & new technicians in machine operation as needed.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• 401(k) company match
• 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
• International travel opportunities (Germany)

Visit: www.broetje-automation.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_4J6KrX5aHnXZJUoOCDRQ