Sr. Automation Engineer

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

Senior Automation Engineer

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

Job Summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), Safety isour top priority! We maintain a safety-first culture in which CBRE employeesreturn home in the same condition in which they reported to work. We’re lookingfor a skilled and forward-thinking ES Systems Sr Eng / Senior Automation Engineers (SAE) to join ourgrowing team as we work to service one of the world’s largest online retailers. We offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package,wellness programs, and a workplace environment that embraces diversity. Comejoin our global network of professionals supporting client operations acrossCBRE. Looking for growth and career advancement? Upon completing six months ofsuccessful service, associates may explore career advancement opportunitieswithin the organization! Read on to learn more!

About The Role

In this vital leadership role, the ideal candidate willproactively support operations on the customer’s technical problems related totheir automated material handling equipment (MHE). Your expertise will be utilized in the optimization andexecution of the preventive maintenance process, with a focus on maximizingequipment reliability and operational performance of equipment such asconveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, SCADAdevices and programs. You will provide our client with expert-level supportbased on the technical problems related to their MHE systems.

What You’ll Do

• Promote a safe working environment by complying withall applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directivesrelated to system operations and work safety.
• Provide support with Material Handling Equipment (MHE)systems optimization and project implementation. Proactively and effectivelycommunicate with multiple stakeholders including, but not limited to,leadership, operations and the maintenance team on technical issues and projecttimelines and production impacts.
• Manage the controls-related budget for the site.
• Conduct failure analysis and incident reviewprocesses, implement process improvements and/or retraining to avoid futureincidents.
• Engineer process solutions and reliability improvementfrom concept to network implementation.
• Coordinate technical resources to supportcommissioning, training, installation, and operational performancequalifications for new and existing facilities.
• Monitor upkeep of material handling equipment (MHE),control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such asEthernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, AS-Interface, Profibus, labeling and parcelsortation system, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, andelectrical distribution systems.
• Assist with skill assessments of automation engineersas well as readiness audits and technical drills for sites supported.
• Cultivate positive working relationships with ourClient and the Operations Maintenance team members.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new,better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in Controls / AutomationEngineering and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within theorganization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge andexpertise in most or all areas within the function.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevantexperience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education maybe considered.
• Experience in at least two engineering design cyclesincluding specification, component selection and programming.
• 5+ years of experience with programming HMIcomponents.
• 5+ years of experience with Programmable LogicControls (PLC) programs.
• 5+ years of experience with robotics system componentsand controls.
• 3+ years of experience with SCADA systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analyticalskills and the ability to solve advanced problems in complexsituations.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis ofmultiple sources of information and make recommendations in support of theclient and company.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite experience(Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time to varioussites within your assigned region.
• Ability to be available and work a flexibleschedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role includingstooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability tolift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with crafting automated alarms, reports,metrics for plant management, and HMI for operational equipmentconfiguration/settings.
• 4+ years Allen Bradley PLC programming experienceusing RSLogix 5000 and RSLinx experience with at least two full cycles of PLCladder logic code design, development and testing.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existingsolutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitivemindset.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildlycomplex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-relatedcalculations.
• Project management and development methodologyexperience.

CBRE Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
• Disability benefit program
• 401k company matching
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid parental leave

Why CBRE?

We invest in our employees’ development. The core of ourstrategy is the view that development happens through three key activities:on-the-job learning, coaching and formal training. We provide employees withresources that support them in developing skills to enhance performance intheir current role as well as for future roles.

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).