Sr. Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer:

Role Type:

Full-time

FLSA Status:

Exempt (Salaried)

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity

At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), safety is our top priority. We foster a safety-first culture where employees are empowered to perform at their best and return home safely every day. We’re looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Senior Automation Engineer (SAE) to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world’s largest online retailers.

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About the Role:

In this high impact leadership role, you’ll be on the front lines of keeping automated operations running at full speed. You’ll proactively tackle complex technical challenges tied to advanced Material Handling Equipment (MHE), making a visible difference in uptime and performance every day.

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.

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, 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's function.

• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.