Automation Technician

Job Title

Automation Technician

Charleston, SC

Broetje Automation is the world’s leading OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in the industry. We operate worldwide and maintain equipment at the Boeing South Carolina facility in North Charleston, SC.

This role will be responsible for maintaining highly specialized, robotic-controlled, automated fastening machines that help assemble aircraft. You will perform maintenance on equipment as the OEM and support new equipment introductions.

• Hourly Range: $/hr, plus overtime & shift differential
• 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)

• High school or equivalent AND Technical Certificate or Associate/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 (ideal candidate will have PLC programming experience)
• NEC Certification

• Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro‑mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration
• Extensive experience in IEC
  61131 (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 (e.g., Dial indicators, calipers, etc.)
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and overtime

• 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