Automation Engineer

Job Summary


At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), Safety is our top priority! We maintain a safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work. We're looking for a skilled and forward-thinking FM Engineering Ops Sr Manager / Automation Engineering Manager (AEM) to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world's largest online retailers.


We offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package, wellness programs, and a workplace environment that embraces diversity. Come join our global network of professionals supporting client operations across CBRE.


Looking for a rewarding career in Engineering? Read on to learn more!


About the Role


In this vital leadership role as Automation Engineering Manager (AEM), the ideal candidate will manage a team responsible for supporting the operations of the customer's technical problems related to their automated material handling equipment (MHE).


Your expertise will be utilized to guide the team in the optimization 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, SCADA devices and programs.


You will provide our client with expert-level support based on the technical problems related to their MHE systems.


What You'll Do

• Supervise and develop the Automation Engineering team through technical mentorship, performance management and ongoing training aligned to CBRE MHE standards.
• Oversee daily engineering operations by directing workload planning, task assignment, and cross functional coordination to ensure timely completion of project activities.
• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Ensure that all expenditures are justified and aligned with company goals.
• Ensure the team follows compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
• Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own discipline, and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence others to adopt a different point of view while being guided by policies and departmental plans.
• Promote a safe working environment by complying with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to system operations and work safety.
• Provide support with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) systems optimization and project implementation. 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.
• Conduct failure analysis and incident review processes, implement process improvements and/or retraining to avoid future incidents.
• Engineer process solutions and reliability improvement from concept to network implementation.
• Coordinate technical resources to support commissioning, training, installation, and operational performance qualifications for new and existing facilities.
• Monitor upkeep of material handling equipment (MHE), control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, AS-Interface, Profibus, labeling and parcel sortation system, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Assist with skill assessments of automation engineers as well as readiness audits and technical drills for sites supported.
• Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and the Operations Maintenance team members.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in Controls / Automation Engineering and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Automation Engineering preferred, with 5-7 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Experience in at least two engineering design cycles including specification, component selection and programming.
• 7+ years of experience with programming HMI components.
• 7+ years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs.
• 7+ years of experience with robotics system components and controls.
• 7+ years of experience with SCADA systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills and the ability to solve advanced problems in complex situations.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job discipline, multiple job disciplines, and department.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information and make recommendations in support of the client and company.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite experience (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time to various sites within your assigned region.
• Ability to be available and work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Automation Engineering.
• Experience with crafting automated alarms, reports, metrics for plant management, and HMI for operational equipment configuration/settings.
• 7+ years Allen Bradley PLC programming experience using RSLogix 5000 and RSLinx experience with at least two full cycles of PLC ladder logic code design, development and testing.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office product s(Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

• Project management and development methodology experience.

CBRE Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
• Disability benefit program
• 401k company matching
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid parental leave

Why CBRE?


We invest in our employees' development. The core of our strategy is the view that development happens through three key activities: on-the-job learning, coaching and formal training. We provide employees with resources that support them in developing skills to enhance performance in their current role as well as for future roles.


CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $108,492 annually [or $52.16 per hour] and the maximum salary for the position is $120,556 annually [or $57.96 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at View email address on click.appcast.io or via telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io (U.S.) and View phone number on click.appcast.io (Canada).


CBRE GWS


CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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