Senior Automation Engineer: MHE & SCADA Lead

CBRE; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; 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 is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead and support automated material handling equipment (MHE) systems for a major client. You will optimize preventive maintenance, improve reliability, and drive performance of conveyors, sortation, scanners, cameras, and SCADA programs.

The role demands strong PLC/HMI expertise, robotics experience, and the ability to collaborate with operations and maintenance teams across sites. Occasional travel and a flexible schedule are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in at least two engineering design cycles including specification, component selection and programming.
• 5+ years of experience with programming HMI components.
• 5+ years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs.
• 5+ years of experience with robotics system components and controls.
• 3+ years of experience with SCADA systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills and the ability to solve advanced problems in complex situations.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time to various sites within your assigned region.
• Ability to be available and work 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.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by complying with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to system operations and work safety.
• Provide support with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) systems optimization and project implementation. Proactively and effectively communicate with stakeholders on technical issues and timelines.
• Manage the controls-related budget for the site.
• Conduct failure analysis and incident review processes, implement process improvements and/or retraining to avoid future incidents.
• Engineer process solutions and reliability improvement from concept to network implementation.
• Coordinate technical resources to support commissioning, training, installation, and operational performance qualifications for facilities.
• Monitor upkeep of MHE, control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks.
• Assist with skill assessments of automation engineers as well as readiness audits and technical drills for sites.

Skills

HMI programming

PLC programming

Robotics systems

SCADA systems

Engineering design cycles

Excellent communication

Travel flexibility

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

RSLogix 5000

RSLinx

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

CBRE is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead and support automated material handling equipment (MHE) systems for a major client. You will optimize preventive maintenance, improve reliability, and drive performance of conveyors, sortation, scanners, cameras, and SCADA programs.

The role demands strong PLC/HMI expertise, robotics experience, and the ability to collaborate with operations and maintenance teams across sites. Occasional travel and a flexible schedule are required.