Automation Engineer – Controls & SCADA for MHE

CBRE

Pontoon Beach (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 101,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401k company matching

Paid time off and holidays

Company paid life insurance

Pet insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is seeking an Automation Engineer to join a team supporting one of the world’s largest online retailers. You will work on controls and maintenance for material handling equipment, focusing on preventive maintenance, reliability, and system performance across conveyors, sortation, scanners, and associated control systems.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, integration of PLC/PC controllers, and collaboration with site teams to ensure safe, efficient

Qualifications

Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in 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.
Flexibility to work weekends, nights, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Promote a safe working environment by complying with codes, regulations, and company directives.
Troubleshoot and modify software programs for material handling control systems including PLC platforms.
Act as first level escalation in troubleshooting support on-site and remotely.
Inspect systems to ensure operation meets design capabilities and client requirements.
Oversee development, scheduling, and inspection of work by outside contractors.
Engineer process solutions and reliability improvements from concept to network implementation.
Monitor Industrial networks and motor control systems for performance.
Monitor material handling equipment metrics and work with site teams to resolve issues.
Communicate with leadership and maintenance teams on timelines and impacts.
Analyze failures and recommend improvements or retraining.
Perform controls assessments to maintain equipment reliability.
Communicate timelines and product impacts clearly with site teams.
Foster positive relationships with client and Operations Maintenance teams.
Perform other duties as needed.