MHE Automation & Controls Engineer

CBRE; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Disability benefit program

401k company matching

Paid time off and holidays

Company paid life insurance

Pet insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our controls team supporting major client facilities. You will work on PLC/PC control systems, Allen-Bradley PLCs, SCADA, robotics, and MHE equipment reliability, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Join a diverse, global network of professionals with opportunities for growth; on-site role with competitive benefits and a culture that values safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in at least two engineering design cycles including specification, component selection and programming.
• 2+ years of experience with PLC programs.
• 2+ years of experience with robotics system components and controls.
• 2+ years of experience with SCADA systems.
• Ability to be available and work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Ability to independently solve problems with limited oversight.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by complying with codes and directives.
• Troubleshoot and modify software for material handling control systems (PLC/PC).
• Serve as first-level escalation for on-site and remote troubleshooting.
• Inspect systems to ensure operation within design specs.
• Oversee development scope, scheduling, and inspection with contractors.
• Engineer process solutions and reliability improvements from concept to implementation.
• Monitor industrial networks and motor control systems.
• Communicate with stakeholders on issues and timelines.
• Analyze failures and recommend improvements.
• Perform controls assessments to improve equipment reliability.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics systems

SCADA systems

Electrical controls

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience in lieu of degree allowed

Tools

RSLogix 5000

Allen-Bradley Controllogix/CompactLogix

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our controls team supporting major client facilities. You will work on PLC/PC control systems, Allen-Bradley PLCs, SCADA, robotics, and MHE equipment reliability, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Join a diverse, global network of professionals with opportunities for growth; on-site role with competitive benefits and a culture that values safety and excellence.