Automation Engineer - MHE Controls & Reliability

CBRE Group, Inc.; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is hiring an Automation Engineer to support automated material handling equipment, including conveyors and sortation systems. You will troubleshoot PLC programs, enhance preventive maintenance, and work with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and performance.

You will engage in SCADA-related tasks and monitor industrial networks while coordinating with operations and maintenance teams to ensure project timelines and service quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with automated material handling equipment (MHE).
• Troubleshooting and modifying software for PLC/PC controllers.
• Ability to escalate and respond to on-site and remote support requests.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe working environment and regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot and modify software for MHE control systems (Allen-Bradley PLCs).
• Serve as first-level escalation for on-site/remote support, including after hours.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial control systems

Allen-Bradley PLCs

RSLogix5000

Studio 5000

Tools

RSLogix5000

Studio 5000

ControlLogix/CompactLogix

Ethernet/DeviceNet/Profibus

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is hiring an Automation Engineer to support automated material handling equipment, including conveyors and sortation systems. You will troubleshoot PLC programs, enhance preventive maintenance, and work with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and performance.

You will engage in SCADA-related tasks and monitor industrial networks while coordinating with operations and maintenance teams to ensure project timelines and service quality.