Automation Engineer: MHE Controls & PLC/SCADA

CBRE, Inc.; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability benefits

401k matching

Paid time off and holidays

Company paid life insurance

Pet insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) seeks a skilled Ctrl Systems Engineer / Automation Engineer to support one of the world’s largest online retailers. The role emphasizes safe operation, preventive maintenance, and maxing equipment reliability in material handling environments.

You will troubleshoot PLCs, robotics, and SCADA systems, coordinate with site teams and contractors, and drive improvements across conveyors and sortation equipment. CBRE offers benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in at least two engineering design cycles.
• 2+ years PLC programming experience.
• 2+ years robotics system components and controls.
• 2+ years of SCADA systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe working environment and comply with codes and directives.
• Troubleshoot and modify PLC/PC control software for MHE.
• Act as first level escalation for on-site and remote support.
• Inspect systems to ensure operation meets design specs.
• Coordinate work with outside contractors and oversee upgrades and maintenance.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics controls

SCADA systems

Engineering design cycles

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) seeks a skilled Ctrl Systems Engineer / Automation Engineer to support one of the world’s largest online retailers. The role emphasizes safe operation, preventive maintenance, and maxing equipment reliability in material handling environments.

You will troubleshoot PLCs, robotics, and SCADA systems, coordinate with site teams and contractors, and drive improvements across conveyors and sortation equipment. CBRE offers benefits and growth opportunities.