Automation Engineer: PLC, SCADA & Conveyor Systems

CBRE

Lansing (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

42 hours ago

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Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is seeking an Automation Engineer to support advanced automation systems for a major online retailer. In this role you'll enhance conveyors, PLCs, scanners, vision systems, SCADA platforms and other automation technologies to improve uptime, safety and operational excellence in mission-critical facilities.

You'll diagnose issues, optimize preventive maintenance, and collaborate with site teams and stakeholders to implement reliable, scalable control

Qualifications

Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2–5 years of relevant experience; combination of experience and education may be considered.
Experience in at least two engineering design cycles including specification, component selection and programming.
2+ years of experience with PLC programming, robotics system components and controls, and SCADA-based monitoring and control systems.
Ability to be available and work in a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.

Responsibilities

Promote a safe working environment by complying with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to system operations and work safety.
Troubleshoot and modify software programs for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, Allen Bradley Controllogix/Compactlogix PLC platform and RSLogix 5000 software package.
Act as first level escalation in troubleshooting support, both on-site and remotely, as well as during and after business hours, to repair all MHE controls software systems. Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning assistance as needed.
Inspect systems to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieve operational conditions prescribed by the client.
Oversee scope of development, work request initiation, scheduling, and inspection of work performed by outside contractors, which includes proprietary work, licensed installations, upgrades, and maintenance and inspection of specialized systems.
Engineer process solutions and reliability improvement from concept to network implementation.