Lead Controls Engineer

Job Title: Lead Controls Engineer
Position available in: Elk Grove Village, IL
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:  Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), and Seattle (WA).

Education & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Controls or Electrical Engineering.
• 5 years of experience in the industrial automation industry utilizing Siemens PLC Controls
  • Strongly Preferred: SINUMERIK 840D

Qualifications:

• Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control
• Experience designing for large automated systems from initial concept through installation and customer buy off.
• Familiarity with IEC61131 (PLC programming languages).
• Ability to analyze and diagnose problems in automated equipment.
• Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal PLC programming experience, preferred.
• Experience designing electrical cabinets and layouts, including circuit design.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety guidelines.
• Familiar with ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 safety of machinery standards.
• Knowledge of EPLAN (or AutoCAD Electrical) for creating electrical drawings.
• Experience in assembly electrical cabinets, preferred.
• Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors.

Job responsibilities:

• Act as an expert resource to the electrical and controls engineering team.
• Takes ownership of 1-5 projects contributing to budgeting, timing, design, and team oversight.
• Mentor and train junior team members to advance their knowledge.
• Provide electrical and controls engineering input for design of new equipment & system introductions.
• Influence strategic planning to contribute to the success of technical projects.
• Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise for sales projects & supports the sales team.
• Develops training procedures and documentation for projects.
• Travel to customer sites for machine commissioning; travel to parent company in Germany
• Train customer’s staff & new technicians in machine operation as needed.

Compensation/Benefits:

• 401(k) company match -- 6%, no vesting period
• 100% paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability plan & group life insurance program
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), plus 13 paid holidays
• 100% Tuition reimbursement program
• International travel opportunities 

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