Senior Automation Maintenance Technician - Auburn Hills, MI

CBRE; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE's Global Workplace Solutions Local is seeking a Senior Automated Technician to support the Maintenance and Production Support team in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining advanced automated material handling systems.

You will work with ASRS crane systems, AMRs, autonomous forklifts, Cognex vision systems, and related conveyors, mentoring junior technicians while contributing to continuous improvement in a fast-moving facility.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent in Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Robotics.
• Demonstrated experience with high-volume automated distribution environments, ASRS cranes, AMRs, or autonomous vehicles.
• Strong ability to diagnose issues using electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and OEM manuals.
• Familiarity with industrial controls, sensor networks, and vision systems (Cognex or similar).
• Comfortable using a CMMS (Maximo) to manage work orders and maintenance history.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by following safety procedures and site safety standards.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on ASRS cranes, AMRs, autonomous forklifts, vision systems, conveyors, and related controls.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control issues on material handling systems and Cognex vision systems.
• Read blueprints and schematics to diagnose and resolve failures quickly.
• Track and manage maintenance inventory and maintain relationships across operations.
• Mentor other technicians and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Work flexible schedules to support operational needs.

Skills

Mechatronics

Industrial Automation

Robotics

Electrical Troubleshooting

Schematic interpretation

CMMS (Maximo)

Robotic platforms

Education

Technical degree or equivalent in Mechatronics/Industrial Automation/Robotics

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Cognex Vision Systems

Job description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Classservices, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

What You'll Do:

As a Senior Automated Technicianat CBRE, you will play a critical role supporting the client’s Maintenance andProduction Support team by diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining advancedautomated material handling systems. This position combines mechanical repair, controlsknowledge, preventative maintenance, mechatronics, and other skill sets neededin an automated production environment. You will work with Automated Storageand Retrieval System (ASRS) crane racking systems, self-guided materialhandlers, Kuka Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Gideon self-guided forklifts, JBT,Cognex automated camera/dock scanners, and related conveyor and pneumaticequipment. Beyond keeping equipment reliable, you will help mentor othertechnicians and contribute to continuous improvement of the maintenance team.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Promote a safe working environment by strictlyfollowing all safety procedures, using proper PPE, and adhering to CBRE and site-specificsafety standards for automated equipment.

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on ASRScrane systems, AMRs, autonomous forklifts, vision/scanning systems, conveyors,and related controls, documenting all work thoroughly in Maximo.

• Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic,and controls issues on material handling SGV’s and ASRS systems, includingmotors, drives, sensors, photo-eyes, relays, robotic components, and Cognexvision systems.

• Install, commission, maintain, and repair automatedsystems by reading and interpreting blueprints, electrical schematics,technical diagrams, and OEM manuals to diagnose and resolve failures quickly.

• Track and manage maintenance inventory whilemaintaining positive working relationships across Operations and facilitydepartments.

• Support continuous improvement efforts and mentor othertechnicians.

• Work flexible schedules as required to supportoperational needs.

What You'll Need:

• Technical degree or equivalent certification inMechatronics, Industrial Automation, Robotics, or a closely related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience supporting high-volumeautomated distribution environments, with direct exposure to ASRS cranesystems, autonomous mobile robots, or self-guided industrial vehicles.

• Strong working knowledge of diagnosing and resolvingissues on complex automated equipment using electrical schematics, mechanicaldrawings, and OEM technical documentation.

• Familiarity with industrial controls, sensor networks,and vision systems (Cognex or comparable platforms a plus).

• Comfortable working within a CMMS (Maximo) environmentto manage work orders, parts, and maintenance history.

• Prior hands-on involvement with robotic platforms orelectromechanical systems in manufacturing settings.

• Ability to guide less experienced technicians andcollaborate effectively with operations teams in a fast-moving facility.

Physical Demands:

Work takes place in anindustrial manufacturing facility and requires consistent physical capabilitythroughout the shift. Technicians can expect extended periods of standing andwalking on concrete flooring, plus regular bending, kneeling, crouching, overheadreaching, and body rotation. The position involves lifting and carrying toolsor parts that typically weigh about 20 pounds (with occasional loads up toroughly 40 pounds), moving carts or wheeled equipment that may exceed 100pounds, and positioning bulky or irregularly shaped components. Good manualdexterity and hand-eye coordination are necessary. The environment may presenttight or awkward work spaces, airborne dust, temperature variations, elevatednoise and vibration levels, uneven surfaces, work at height, and restrictedaccess areas under or behind machinery.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations:

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

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