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 Control Systems Engineer 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 Management?
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About the Role
In this vital leadership role, the ideal candidate will proactively support operations across multiple sites within a region. Your expertise will be utilized in the 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.
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You will also serve as a second-level support for Control Systems Technicians, providing support to repair all hardware or controls software systems within the facility.
What You'll Do
- Maintain a safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work.
- 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.
- Provide support with MHE systems optimization and project implementation.
- Manage the controls-related budget for the fulfillment center.
- Conduct failure analysis and incident review processes, implement process improvements and/or retraining to avoid future incidents.
- Assist with skill assessments for the Controls Technician positions.
- Conduct readiness audits and technical drills.
- Develop specifications and assist in solicitation and administration of maintenance/repair service contracts.
- Coordinate technical resources to support commissioning, training, installation, and operational performance qualifications for new and existing facilities.
- Perform reliability analysis of the maintenance program by performing in-depth root cause analysis.
- Mentor individuals on the control systems team by providing training, coaching, and formal oversight for their career development and growth.
- Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and the Operations Maintenance team members.
What You'll Need
• Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree in a technical field (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) or 2 years on Client account required or 5+ years of equivalent professional experience to include electrical theory, robotics, HMI/ Controls components, and automated equipment.
- 5+ years of experience with motor controls (motor starts, variable frequency drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components).
- 5+ years of experience with programming HMI components.
- 5+ years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs.
- 5+ years of experience with robotics system components and controls.
- 3+ years of experience with SCADA systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills and the ability to solve advanced problems in complex situations.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite experience (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to draw upon the analysis of others and make recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.
- Ability to travel up to 70% of the time to various sites within your assigned region.
• Ability to move up to 50lbs and physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, and climbing stairs / ladders with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with crafting automated alarms, reports, metrics for plant management, and HMI for operational equipment configuration/settings.
- 4+ years Allen Bradley PLC programming experience using RSLogix 5000 and RSLinx experience with at least two full cycles of PLC ladder logic code design, development and testing.
- Project management and development methodology experience.
CBRE Employee Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
- Disability benefit program
- 401k company matching
- Paid time off and holidays
- Company paid life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Paid parental leave
Why CBRE?
We invest in our employees' development. The core of our strategy is the view that development happens through three key activities: on-the-job learning, coaching and formal training. We provide employees with resources that support them in developing skills to enhance performance in their current role as well as for future roles.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.
CBRE GWS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
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