Automation Engineer - Material Handling & SCADA
CBRE
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Job summary
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking an Automation Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support advanced automation for mission-critical facilities. You will work hands-on with conveyors, sortation, PLCs, scanners, vision systems, and SCADA platforms to improve uptime, safety, and performance.
The role emphasizes troubleshooting, system optimization, and collaboration with site operations and maintenance teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred with 2–5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in PLC programming, robotics, and SCADA monitoring.
- Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends/nights.
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and modify software for material handling control systems.
- Support on-site and remote troubleshooting, after hours as needed.
- Inspect systems to ensure operation meets design specs.
- Oversee development scope, scheduling, and contractor inspections.
- Engineer process solutions and reliability improvements.
- Communicate with stakeholders on timelines and production impact.
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Job description
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking an Automation Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support advanced automation for mission-critical facilities. You will work hands-on with conveyors, sortation, PLCs, scanners, vision systems, and SCADA platforms to improve uptime, safety, and performance.
The role emphasizes troubleshooting, system optimization, and collaboration with site operations and maintenance teams.
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