Senior Automation Engineer — MHE & PLC Systems

CBRE Group, Inc.; Pontoon Beach (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead automation initiatives for client MHE in Illinois. You will own preventive maintenance optimization, reliability improvements, and advanced troubleshooting of PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks.

You will partner with operations and maintenance leadership to implement projects, monitor performance, and ensure safety, while mentoring engineers and driving continuous improvement across facilities.

Qualifications

• Lead automation initiatives for material handling equipment (MHE).
• Proven experience with PLCs and SCADA in large facilities.
• Ability to collaborate with operations and maintenance teams.
• Strong focus on safety and reliability improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead MHE controls optimization and project implementation.
• Provide expert support for automated material handling systems.
• Coordinate resources for commissioning, training, and performance qualifications.
• Analyze failures and implement improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Manage controls-related budget and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Automation engineering

PLC/SCADA

Maintenance leadership

Operations support

Safety compliance

Tools

PLC/SCADA

Industrial networks

Diagnostics tools

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead automation initiatives for client MHE in Illinois. You will own preventive maintenance optimization, reliability improvements, and advanced troubleshooting of PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks.

You will partner with operations and maintenance leadership to implement projects, monitor performance, and ensure safety, while mentoring engineers and driving continuous improvement across facilities.