Automation Engineer – MHE Controls & SCADA

CBRE; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k company matching

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a skilled Ctrl Systems Engineer/Automation Engineer for on-site support at a California client site. You will troubleshoot and optimize material handling controls, PLC/PC controllers, and SCADA systems, ensuring reliability of conveyors, sortation, and related equipment.

The role requires collaboration with operations and maintenance teams and occasional off-hours support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with engineering focus.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in controls/automation.
• Experience with PLCs, robotics, and SCADA systems.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including weekends/nights.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and modify software for material handling control systems.
• Support on-site and remote troubleshooting, after hours as needed.
• Inspect systems to ensure equipment reliability and performance.
• Coordinate with contractors for upgrades and maintenance.
• Communicate timelines and project impacts to site leadership.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics systems

SCADA systems

Industrial networking

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

RSLogix 5000

Controllogix/CompactLogix

Ethernet/IP

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a skilled Ctrl Systems Engineer/Automation Engineer for on-site support at a California client site. You will troubleshoot and optimize material handling controls, PLC/PC controllers, and SCADA systems, ensuring reliability of conveyors, sortation, and related equipment.

The role requires collaboration with operations and maintenance teams and occasional off-hours support.