Automation Engineering Tech

Automation Engineer

Full-time

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity

At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), safety is our top priority. We foster a safety-first culture where employees are empowered to perform at their best and return home safely every day. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Automation Engineer to join our growing team, supporting advanced automation systems for one of the world’s largest online retailers.

If you thrive in fast paced environments, enjoy hands-on problem solving, and want to make a measurable impact while working with modern automation and control systems, this role offers the challenge, autonomy, and growth opportunities to take your engineering career to the next level.

You’ll apply your controls and automation knowledge to optimize preventive maintenance strategies, diagnose sophisticated issues, and enhance the performance of industry leading technologies such as conveyors, sortation systems, PLCs, scanners, vision systems, print‑and‑apply equipment, and SCADA platforms. Your work will directly influence uptime, safety, and operational excellence across mission critical facilities.

Promote a safe working environment by complying with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to system operations and work safety.

Troubleshoot and modify software programs for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, Allen Bradley Controllogix/Compactlogix PLC platform and RSLogix 5000 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, summoning assistance as needed.

Inspect systems to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieve operational conditions prescribed by the client.

Oversee scope of development, 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 to resolve equipment electrical 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.

Perform controls systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability.

Clearly communicate technical issues, project timelines, and product impacts with site leadership, operations andmaintenance teams.

Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and the Operations Maintenance team members.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. Experience in at least two engineering design cycles including specification, componentselection and programming.
• 2+ years of experience working with PLC programming, robotics system components and controls, and SCADA-based monitoring and control systems.
• Ability to be available and work in a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.

2+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Control Systems troubleshooting/ programming.

• Experience with robotic maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

• Disability benefit program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• 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.

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. CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Automation Engineer position is $101,379.2 annually [or $48.74 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Automation Engineer position is $112,632.00 annually [or $54.15 per hour]. Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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.

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