Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. JobSummary AtCBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), Safety is our top priority! Wemaintaina safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work.We’relooking for a skilled and forward-thinkingCtrl Systems Engineer/ Automation Engineer(AE)to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world’s largest online retailers. We offer competitive pay,robustbenefitspackage, wellness programs, and a workplace environment that embraces diversity. Come join our global network of professionals supporting client operations across CBRE. Looking for growth and career advancement? Upon completing six months of successful service, associates may explore career advancement opportunities within the organization! Read on to learn more! About the Role In this vital engineering role, you will be part of a team of controls and maintenance professionals who proactively support operations and provide customers with expert-level support based on the customer’s technical problems related to their automated material handling equipment (MHE).Yourexpertisewill beutilizedin the continuous improvement and execution of the preventive maintenance process, with a focus on maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance of equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, SCADAdevesand programs. WhatYou’llDo Promote a safe working environment bycomplying withall applicable codes, regulations, governmentalagencies, and company directives related to system operations and work safety. Troubleshoot andmodifysoftware programs for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, Allen BradleyControllogix/CompactlogixPLC platform andRSLogix5000 software package. Act as first level escalation in troubleshooting support, both on-site and remotely, as well as during and after business hours, to repair all MHE controls software systems. Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoningassistanceas needed. Inspect systems to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities andachievesoperational conditions prescribed by the client. Overseasescope ofdevelopment, work request initiation, scheduling, and inspection of work performed by outside contractors, which includes proprietary work, licensed installations, upgrades, and maintenance and inspection of specialized systems. Engineer process solutions and reliability improvement from concept to network implementation. Monitor Industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet,DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-I, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems. Monitor material handling equipment metrics and partner with site team toresolve equipmentelectrical problems that create performance deficiencies. Proactively and effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders including, but not limited to, leadership, operations and the maintenance team on technical issues and project timelines and production impacts. Facilitate analysis and reviews of failures and processes to provide recommendations to implement improvements or retraining to avoid future incidents. Performcontrols ofsystems assessments tomaintainand improve equipment reliability. Clearly communicate technical issues, project timelines, and product impacts with site leadership,operationsand the maintenance teams. Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and the Operations Maintenance team members. Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr CBRE Group, Inc.