Automation Engineer - Material Handling & Control Systems

CBRE

DeKalb (IL)

On-site

USD 106,000 - 117,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
401k matching
Paid time off

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions seeks a skilled Ctrl Systems Engineer / Automation Engineer to support one of the world’s largest online retailers. You’ll work with a team of controls and maintenance professionals on MHE, focusing on system reliability and performance for conveyors, sortation, scanners, cameras, and SCADA programs.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLC/Robotics/SCADA, supporting prevention maintenance, and coordinating with site leadership and maintenance teams to

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred with 2–5 years of relevant experience.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Promote a safe working environment by complying with codes and safety directives.
  • Troubleshoot and modify software for material handling control systems including PLCs.
  • Serve as first level escalation for on-site and remote troubleshooting.
  • Inspect systems to ensure operation meets design specs and client requirements.
  • Oversee development and inspection of work by outside contractors.

Skills

Robotics experience
SCADA experience
Conveyor experience
PLC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix
RSLogix 5000
SCADA software

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions seeks a skilled Ctrl Systems Engineer / Automation Engineer to support one of the world’s largest online retailers. You’ll work with a team of controls and maintenance professionals on MHE, focusing on system reliability and performance for conveyors, sortation, scanners, cameras, and SCADA programs.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLC/Robotics/SCADA, supporting prevention maintenance, and coordinating with site leadership and maintenance teams to

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