Sr. Automation Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead and support maintenance optimization for automated material handling equipment (MHE) at a major client site.

You will apply advanced controls/automation knowledge to improve reliability, lead commissioning and training, and coordinate resources across maintenance and operations. This role focuses on PLC/PC controllers, SCADA networks, and integration of conveyance and sortation systems.

Qualifications

• Lead and support routine maintenance optimization for automated material handling equipment (MHE) systems.
• Conduct failure analysis and implement improvements to prevent recurrences.
• Coordinate resources for commissioning, training, installation, and operations.
• Provide expert-level technical support for MHE systems including PLC/SCADA and networking.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by complying with codes, regulations, and company directives.
• Support MHE system optimization and project implementation with stakeholders.
• Manage controls-related budget for the site.
• Perform failure analyses and implement process improvements to reduce incidents.
• Engineer solutions and reliability improvements from concept to network implementation.
• Coordinate commissioning, training, installation, and performance qualifications.

Skills

Automation engineering

Maintenance optimization

Project coordination

PLC/SCADA knowledge

Tools

PLC/SCADA systems

Industrial networks

Job description

Senior Automation Engineer

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

Job Summary

At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), Safety is our top priority! We maintain a safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work. We’re looking for a skilled and forward-thinkingES Systems Sr Eng / Senior Automation Engineers (SAE) to join our growing 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. Come join our global network of professionals supporting client operations across CBRE. Looking for growth and career advancement? Upon completing six months of successful service, associates may explore career advancement opportunities within the organization!

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About the Role

In this vital leadership role, the ideal candidate will proactively support operations on the customer’s technical problems related to their automated material handling equipment (MHE).

Your expertise will be utilized in the optimization and execution of the preventive maintenance process, with a focus on maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance of equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, SCADA devices and programs.

You will provide our client with expert-level support based on the technical problems related to their MHE systems.

What You’ll Do

• 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 multiple stakeholders including, but not limited to, leadership, operations and the maintenance team on technical issues and project timelines and production impacts.
• 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 new and existing facilities.
• Monitor upkeep of material handling equipment (MHE), control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, AS-Interface, Profibus, labeling and parcel sortation system, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Assist with skill assessments of automation engineers as well as readiness audits and technical drills for sites supported.
• Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client 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 / Automation Engineering and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.