Sr. Automation Engineer

Job ID

210771

Posted

11-Mar-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management, Project Management

Location(s)

Ottawa - Ontario - Canada

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. 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 Sr. Automations 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?

Read on to learn more!

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.

You will also serve as a second-level support for Automation Engineers, providing support to repair all hardware or controls software systems within the facility.

What You’ll Do

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Site expert to maintaining automation systems necessary for operations

• Work closely with building Operations, Operations Engineering, FC Start up Team, AFT Software teams, ACES team, and Safety in supporting MHE systems optimization and project implementation

• Understand, maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems

• Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations for system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations.

• Act as second level escalation support to both site technician and automation engineer professionals, during and after business hours, troubleshooting locally and remotely and repair all hardware or controls software systems within the building

• Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for support to restore equipment operation.

• Facilitate Failure Analysis and Incident Review processes and implement process improvements or retraining to avoid future incidents

• Perform, Utilize, and provide analysis building System Assessments to assess material handling system performance and drive continuous improvement

• Communicate technical issues and project timelines with building leadership, operations and the maintenance team. Explain production impacts

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent OR 2+ years of equivalent professional experience.

• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

• 2+ years of experience with PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment.

• 2+ years of experience with robotics work cells and its control systems

• 2+ years of experience with Ladder Logic and structure programming from Siemens, Allen-Brady, or Codesys PLCs

• Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English

• 2+ years of experience with electrical theory, robotics, controls components, automated equipment

• Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures and relate them to others.

• Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Willingness to learn and grow within RME

• Experience working with multiple stakeholders (Operations, Safety, etc.) to coordinate complex maintenance activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent OR 2+ years of equivalent professional experience.

• Experience acting in a team lead capacity that supports, trains, and mentors less experienced automation engineering professionals

• 2+ years of experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, programming, and designing HMI and control network components

• 2+ years of experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components

• 2+ years of experience of industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems

• 2+ years of experience interpreting, modifying, and developing mechanical and electrical drawings

• 2+ years of experience identifying, maintaining, and utilizing SCADA systems and KPIs

• 2+ years of experience with programming software such as RSLogix5000 studio, FT View, and other controls software platforms

• 2+ years of experience in controls design or programming experience

• Systems integration experience

• 2+ years of field service engineering experience systems trainer or training experience

• 2+ years of experience supporting a wide range of different conveyors and sortation systems Excellent written, verbal and customer service skills

• Proven history of remote technical support

• Experience driving continuous improvement or programmatic solutions in relation to automated equipment.

• Experience with advanced automation controls systems Experience with industrial robotics

• Experience with ASRS systems.

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.

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.

Find out more (https://www.cbre.com/real-estate-services/directory/global-workplace-solutions)

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)