Automation Engineer

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-thinking FM Engineering Ops Sr Manager / Automation Engineering Manager (AEM) 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 a rewarding career in Engineering? Read on to learn more!

In this vital leadership role as Automation Engineering Manager (AEM), the ideal candidate will manage a team responsible for supporting the operations of the customer’s technical problems related to their automated material handling equipment (MHE).

Your expertise will be utilized to guide the team 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.

• Supervise and develop the Automation Engineering team through technical mentorship, performance management and ongoing training aligned to CBRE MHE standards.
• Oversee daily engineering operations by directing workload planning, task assignment, and cross functional coordination to ensure timely completion of project activities.
• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Ensure that all expenditures are justified and aligned with company goals.
• Ensure the team follows compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
• Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own discipline, and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence others to adopt a different point of view while being guided by policies and departmental plans.
• 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.
• 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, Control Net, Device Net, 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…