Automation Engineer

At 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 looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Ctrl Systems Engineer / Automation Engineer (AE) to join our growing team as we work to service one of theworld’s largest online retailers.

We offer competitive pay, robust benefits package,wellness programs, and a workplace environment that embraces diversity. Comejoin 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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In this vital engineering role, you will be part of a teamof controls and maintenance professionals who proactively support operations and provide customers with expert-level support based on the customer’stechnical problems related to their automated material handling equipment(MHE). Your expertise will be utilizedin the continuous improvement and execution of the preventive maintenanceprocess, with a focus on maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance of equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print andapply systems, SCADA deves and programs.

• Promotea safe working environment by complying with all applicable codes, regulations,governmental agencies, and company directives related to system operations andwork safety.
• Troubleshoot and modify software programs for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, Allen Bradley Controllogix/Compactlogix PLC platform and RSLogix 5000 software package.
• Act as first level escalation in troubleshootingsupport, both on-site and remotely, as well as during and after business hours,to repair all MHE controls software systems. Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning assistance as needed.
• Inspect systems to ensure the operation of equipmentis within design capabilities and achieves operational conditions prescribed bythe client.
• Overseescope of development, work request initiation, scheduling, and inspection ofwork performed by outside contractors, which includes proprietary work,licensed installations, upgrades, and maintenance and inspection of specializedsystems.
• Engineer process solutions and reliability improvementfrom concept to network implementation.
• Monitor Industrial networks such as Ethernet,Control Net, Device Net, Profibus, AS-I, motor control systems, servo drives,frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Monitor material handling equipment metrics and partner with site team to resolve equipment electrical problems that createperformance deficiencies.
• 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 productionimpacts.
• Facilitate analysis and reviews of failures andprocesses to provide recommendations to implement improvements or retraining toavoid future incidents.
• Performcontrols of systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability.
• Clearly communicate technical issues, projecttimelines, and product impacts with site leadership, operations and the maintenance teams.
• Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and the Operations Maintenance team members.
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. 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.
• 2+ years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs.
• 2+ years of experience with robotics system components and controls.
• 2+ years of experience with SCADA systems.
• Ability to be available and work…