Automation Maintenance Planner: Drive Uptime & Reliability

CBRE Group, Inc.; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Durham, NC seeks a Maintenance Engineer Planner to ensure reliable operation of a highly automated logistics facility.

You will plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance for material handling equipment and warehouse automation, partnering with technicians, vendors, and operations to maximize uptime and safety. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, CMMS workflows, and accurate downtime planning, with a strong emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience planning and scheduling maintenance for automated systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with CMMS and preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to routine maintenance tasks.
• Guide work execution with broad knowledge of the discipline.
• Assign and oversee work orders coordinating technicians, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and downtime with clients to minimize interruptions.
• Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs to extend asset life.
• Inspect completed work for quality and verify system functionality.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate support for corrective actions.
• Ensure safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and company standards.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Coach team members and share knowledge to build consensus.

Skills

Maintenance planning

CMMS experience

Mechanical systems understanding

Electrical equipment familiarity

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. in Durham, NC seeks a Maintenance Engineer Planner to ensure reliable operation of a highly automated logistics facility.

You will plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance for material handling equipment and warehouse automation, partnering with technicians, vendors, and operations to maximize uptime and safety. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, CMMS workflows, and accurate downtime planning, with a strong emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous