Sr. Automation Engineer

About the role

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 ES Systems Sr Eng / Senior Automation Engineers (SAE) to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world’s largest online retailers.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage the controls-related budget for the site.
• Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and the Operations Maintenance team members.
• 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.

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 3-5 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.
• 5+ years of experience with programming HMI components.
• 5+ years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs.
• 5+ years of experience with robotics system components and controls.
• 3+ years of experience with SCADA systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills and the ability to solve advanced problems in complex situations.
• 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

• Experience with crafting automated alarms, reports, metrics for plant management, and HMI for operational equipment configuration/settings.
• 4+ 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 products (examples include 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.

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

Pay

Competitive pay

Schedule

Flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays