Automation System Engineer
Cbre
Provide technical support and maintenance for automated material handling equipment.
12 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Fenton, MO
Onsite
Company Size
115,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
plc troubleshooting
network monitoring
controls engineering
system inspection
reliability assessment
client coordination
- Promote a safe working environment by complying with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to system operations and work safety.
- Facilitate analysis and reviews of failures and processes to provide recommendations to implement improvements or retraining to avoid future incidents.
- 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.
- Inspect systems to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves operational conditions prescribed by the client.
- Act as first level escalation in troubleshooting support, 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.
- Monitor Industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-I, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
- Engineer process solutions and reliability improvement from concept to network implementation.
- Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and the Operations Maintenance team members.
- 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.
- Monitor material handling equipment metrics and partner with site team to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies.
- Oversee scope development, work request initiation, scheduling, and inspection of work performed by outside contractors, which includes proprietary work, licensed installations, upgrades, and maintenance and inspection of specialized systems.
- Clearly communicate technical issues, project timelines, and product impacts with site leadership, operations and the maintenance teams.
- Perform controls systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability.
What you bring
plc
scada
robotics
control systems
bachelor's
microsoft office
- Ability to independently solve problems and carry out general instructions in standard situations with limited to no oversight.
- Experience with robotic maintenance.
- Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
- 2+ years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs.
- Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
- Experience in at least two engineering design cycles including specification, component selection and programming.
- 2+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Control Systems troubleshooting/ programming.
- Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
- Ability to be available and work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
- Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
- 2+ years of experience with SCADA systems.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education may be considered.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Experience supporting a range of different conveyors and sortation systems.
- 2+ years of experience with robotics system components and controls.
- Disability benefit program
- Pet insurance
- Company paid life insurance
- 401k company matching
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off and holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
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Overview
Founded 1906
Year Established
Operates as the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm with a long-standing history.
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50% Reduction
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68% Cut
Corporate Emissions
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