Automation Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability benefit program

401k company matching

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineer in Liberty, MO to support automated material handling systems. You will work with conveyors, sortation, scanners, and SCADA-based control software to improve reliability and performance.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, proactive troubleshooting, and collaboration with operations and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and maximize safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in at least two engineering design cycles including specification, component selection and programming.
• 2+ years of experience with PLC programs.
• 2+ years of experience with robotics system components and controls.
• 2+ years of experience with SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe operations and comply with codes, regulations, and company directives.
• Troubleshoot and modify PLC/PC controls software for material handling systems (Allen Bradley/RSLinx).
• Provide first-level on-site or remote troubleshooting for MHE controls software.
• Inspect systems to ensure equipment operates within design specs and client requirements.
• Oversee development and inspection of work by contractors, upgrades, and maintenance of specialized systems.
• Communicate with site leadership and maintenance teams on issues and timelines.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics systems

SCADA systems

Design cycles

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location(s)

Liberty - Missouri - United States of America

Automation Engineer

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

JobSummary

At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) , Safety is our top priority! Wemaintaina safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work.We’relooking for a skilled and forward-thinking Ctrl Systems Engineer/ Automation Engineer(AE) to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world’s largest online retailers.

We offer competitive pay,robustbenefitspackage, wellness programs, and a workplace environment that embraces diversity. Come join our global network of professionals supporting client operations across C BRE. Looking for growth and career advancement? Upon completing six months of successful service, associates may explore career advancement opportunities within the organization!

Read on to learn more!

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).Yourexpertisewill beutilizedin 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, SCADAdevesand programs.

WhatYou’llDo

• Promote a safe working environment bycomplying withall applicable codes, regulations, governmentalagencies, and company directives related to system operations and work safety.
• Troubleshoot andmodifysoftware programs for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, Allen BradleyControllogix/CompactlogixPLC platform andRSLogix5000 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, summoningassistanceas needed.
• Inspect systems to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities andachievesoperational conditions prescribed by the client.
• Overseaescope ofdevelopment, 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 toresolve equipmentelectrical 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.
• Performcontrols ofsystems assessments tomaintainand improve equipment reliability.
• Clearly communicate technical issues, project timelines, and product impacts with site leadership,operationsand 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.

WhatYou’llNeed

• 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,componentselectionand 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 andworka 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 performanceexpectations,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.
• Experiencewith robotic maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills with astronginquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

CBRE Employee Benefits

• Disability benefit program
• 401k company matching
• Paid time off and holidays
• 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,coachingand 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.

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 [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com .

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