CBRE Group, Inc

Automation Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • 2+ years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs.
  • 2+ years of experience with robotics system components and controls.
  • 2+ years of experience with SCADA systems.
  • Ability to solve problems independently and follow general instructions with limited oversight.

Responsibilities

  • Promote a safe working environment by adhering to codes, regulations, and safety directives.
  • Troubleshoot and modify software for material handling control systems, including PLC and SCADA platforms.
  • Act as first level escalation for troubleshooting support on-site and remotely, during and after business hours.
  • Inspect systems to ensure they meet operational conditions specified by the client.
  • Oversee development, work requests, and inspections performed by outside contractors.
  • Engineer process solutions and reliability improvements from concept to implementation.
  • Proactively communicate with stakeholders on technical issues and project impacts.

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.
Full Job Description
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). Your expertise will be utilized in 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, SCADA deves and programs.
What You'll Do

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 achieves 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.

Facilitate analysis and reviews of failures and processes to provide recommendations to implement improvements or retraining to avoid future incidents.

Perform controls of systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability.

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

What You'll Need

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 with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs.

2+ years of experience with robotics system components and controls.

2+ years of experience with SCADA systems.

Ability to be available and work 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. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
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

About CBRE Group, Inc

CBRE is a vertically integrated global commercial real estate services and investment firm. The company was established in 1992 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

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105,000 employees
Market Cap
$23.8 billion
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Net Income
$751.9 million
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$23.8 billion
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