Automation Maintenance Planner & Reliability Engineer

CBRE; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in Durham, NC seeks a Maintenance Engineer Planner to drive reliability of highly automated logistics systems. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance to maximize uptime while ensuring safe, compliant operations.

Successful candidates bring CMMS experience and a solid grounding in mechanical and electrical systems, with strong collaboration across technicians, vendors, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Plan, schedule and coordinate maintenance activities for automated material handling equipment and warehouse systems.
• Prefer CMMS experience and understanding of mechanical systems and electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Apply general engineering principles to tasks and solve routine problems.
• Oversee work orders, coordinating technicians, vendors and subcontractors.
• Communicate technical information clearly to varied audiences.

Skills

Maintenance planning

CMMS experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / GED / trade school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE in Durham, NC seeks a Maintenance Engineer Planner to drive reliability of highly automated logistics systems. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance to maximize uptime while ensuring safe, compliant operations.

Successful candidates bring CMMS experience and a solid grounding in mechanical and electrical systems, with strong collaboration across technicians, vendors, and operations teams.