Automation System Engineer - Full-time

Position Overview

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Automation System Engineer (ASE) to support one of the world’s largest online retailers. In this vital role, you will work alongside controls and maintenance professionals to troubleshoot, maintain, and improve automated material handling equipment while ensuring a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by complying with all applicable codes, regulations, and company safety directives.
• Troubleshoot and modify software for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and Allen Bradley platforms.
• Serve as first-level escalation for on-site and remote troubleshooting support, responding quickly to emergencies.
• Inspect systems to ensure equipment operates within design capabilities and prescribed conditions.
• Oversee scope development, scheduling, and inspection of contractor work for installations, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Engineer process solutions and pursue reliability improvements from concept through network implementation.
• Monitor industrial networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-I, etc.) and material handling equipment metrics.
• Communicate proactively with leadership, operations, and maintenance teams on technical issues and project timelines.
• Facilitate failure analyses and recommend improvements or retraining to avoid future incidents.
• Perform controls systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability.
• Cultivate positive relationships with clients and operations maintenance team members.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience in at least two engineering design cycles including 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.
• Flexibility to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently and follow general instructions with minimal oversight.
• Must meet physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting/carrying loads of 50 lbs or more.
• Strong communication skills for exchanging complex technical information effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Control Systems troubleshooting/programming.
• Experience supporting various conveyors and sortation systems.
• Experience with robotic maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills with a curious and inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills for complex calculations.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability benefit program
• 401k company matching
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Compensation: Minimum salary $100,526.40 annually, maximum salary $111,696 annually (based on skills, qualifications, and experience)