Automation Engineer

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) prioritizes safety, fostering a safety-first culture where employees perform at their best and return home safely every day.

About The Role

This role is ideal for a skilled and motivated Automation Engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys hands-on problem solving, and wants to make a measurable impact using modern automation and control systems. You will not only maintain systems but continuously improve them by optimizing preventive maintenance strategies, diagnosing sophisticated issues, and enhancing 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, including 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 the site team to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies.
• Proactively and effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders including leadership, operations, and the maintenance team on technical issues, project timelines, and production impacts.
• Facilitate analysis and reviews of failures and processes to provide recommendations for improvements or retraining to avoid future incidents.
• Perform controls systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability.
• Clearly communicate technical issues, project timelines, and product impacts with site leadership, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Cultivate positive working relationships with the client and the Operations Maintenance team members.
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• 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. 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.
• 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 independently solve problems and carry out general instructions in standard situations with limited to no oversight.
• 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.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Control Systems troubleshooting/programming.
• Experience supporting a range of different conveyors and sortation systems.
• Experience with robotic maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills, including the ability to calculate percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Benefits

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

About CBRE

We invest in our employees’ development through on-the-job learning, coaching, and formal training. We provide resources that support skill development to enhance performance in current and future roles. CBRE offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package, wellness programs, and a workplace environment that embraces diversity. Upon completing six months of successful service, associates may explore career advancement opportunities within the organization.