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In this vital engineering role, you will be part of a team of controls and maintenance professionals who proactively support operations and provide customers with expert-level support based on the customer's technical problems related to their automated material handling equipment (MHE). Oversee scope of 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.

Automation EngineerJob ID279052Posted22-May-2026Service lineGWS SegmentRole typeFull-timeAreas of InterestBuilding Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities ManagementLocation(s)Greensboro - North Carolina - United States of AmericaAutomation EngineerCBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.Job SummaryAt 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 Ctrl Systems Engineer / Automation Engineer (AE) to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world's largest online retailers.We offer competitive pay, 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 growth and career advancement? Upon completing six months of successful service, associates may explore career advancement opportunities within the organization!Read on to learn more!About the RoleIn this vital engineering role, you will be part of a team of controls and maintenance professionals who proactively support operations and provide customers with expert-level support based on the customer's technical problems related to their automated material handling equipment (MHE). Your expertise will be utilized in the continuous improvement 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 deves and programs.What You'll Do<ul><li>Promote a safe working environment by complying with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to system operations and work safety.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Inspect systems to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves operational conditions prescribed by the client.</li><li>Oversee scope of 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.</li><li>Engineer process solutions and reliability improvement from concept to network implementation.</li><li>Monitor Industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-I, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.</li><li>Monitor material handling equipment metrics and partner with site team to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies.</li><li>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.</li><li>Facilitate analysis and reviews of failures and processes to provide recommendations to implement improvements or retraining to avoid future incidents.</li><li>Perform controls of systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability.</li><li>Clearly communicate technical issues, project timelines, and product impacts with site leadership, operations and the maintenance teams.</li><li>Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and the Operations Maintenance team members.</li><li>Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned</li></ul>What You'll Need<ul><li>Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.</li><li>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.</li><li>Experience in at least two engineering design cycles including specification, component selection and programming.</li><li>2+ years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs.</li><li>2+ years of experience with robotics system components and controls.</li><li>2+ years of experience with SCADA systems.</li><li>Ability to be available and work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.</li><li>Ability to independently solve problems and carry out general instructions in standard situations with limited to no oversight.</li><li>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.</li><li>Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>2+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Control Systems troubleshooting/ programming.</li><li>Experience supporting a range of different conveyors and sortation systems.</li><li>Experience with robotic maintenance.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.</li><li>Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.</li><li>Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.</li></ul>CBRE Employee Benefits<ul><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision</li><li>Disability benefit program</li><li>401k company matching</li><li>Paid time off and holidays</li><li>Company paid life insurance</li><li>Pet insurance</li><li>Paid parental leave</li></ul>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 has 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).CBRE GWSCBRE 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 moreApplyShare this job:Share<ul><li>Share Automation Engineer with LinkedIn</li><li>Share Automation Engineer with Twitter</li><li>Share Automation Engineer with a friend via e-mail</li></ul>Go backJoin our Talent CommunityKeep up to date with exciting careeropportunities and the latest news.Sign Up

CBRE Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2014 revenue). The Company has more than 70,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 400 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. As an employee at CBRE, you have the freedom to make your own path. Your career is in your own hands; there’s no need to wait to be shown the way. "It’s about how well you perform, not just how long you’ve worked here and you're encouraged to take intelligent risks and explore new ideas and innovations. Our scale gives you mobility and a broader choice of opportunities. You'll always have a team behind you.

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Allen-Bradley

Automation Engineering

Communication Skills

Component Selection

Continuous Improvement

Control Systems

ControlLogix

Conveyor Systems

Customer Relations

Customer Support/Service

Diversity

Electrical Components

Electricity

Emergency Response

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

Ethernet

Facilities Management

Failure Analysis

Government Regulations

Heavy Lifting

Identify Issues

Leadership

LinkedIn

Management Strategy

Materials Tracking

Mathematics

Metrics

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Product Family

Microsoft Word

Motor Control Systems

Network Monitoring

Operational Support

Organizational Skills

Physical Demands

Preventative Maintenance

Problem Solving Skills

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Property Management

Real Estate

Reliability Engineering

Robotics Components

Safety/Work Safety

Sales Management

Servomechanism

Software Administration

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

System Operations

Systems Analysis

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You will lead initiatives from concept through production deployment, including identifying and scoping opportunities, developing and validating solutions in lab environments, and managing execution, schedules, and financials through to operational adoption. At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems.

Date Posted:2026-05-21Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105Position Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. 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Given the nature of the role, travel up to 30% is anticipated.What You Will Do:<ul><li>Apply automation engineering knowledge and coordinate with other organizations to improve manufacturing operations.</li><li>Own all phases of project execution from concept development through deployment and adoption.</li><li>Provide technical guidance on development of complex automation architectures.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive safety risk assessments and implement layered safety controls.</li><li>Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple automation projects.</li><li>Lead cross functional teams to ensure effective deployment to live production.</li><li>Prioritize tasks to ensure that the team's overall resources are used effectively and that deadlines are met.</li><li>Maintain current knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and incorporate into project proposals.</li><li>Provide expert level guidance for hands-on programming of automated control systems and robots as projects require.</li><li>Mentor engineers within the team or within operations on how to develop and maintain automated manufacturing systems.</li><li>Effectively communicates with operations, management, and technical leadership on proposals and active projects.</li></ul>Qualifications You Must Have:<ul><li>Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations</li><li>Hands-on industrial robotics experience, with formal training on at least one major platform (e.g., FANUC)</li><li>Experience implementing and/or supporting PLC, SCADA, MES, and Industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions in a manufacturing environment</li></ul>Qualifications We Prefer:<ul><li>Experience in Automation architecture</li><li>Experience in aerospace, automotive, electronics, or other complex/regulated manufacturing environments</li><li>Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or Robotics</li><li>Possesses business acumen and the ability to manage project budgets</li><li>Ability to work across the organization vertically and horizontally</li></ul>The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! 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But we don't just get people from point A to point B. We're committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we're helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we're changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?<ul><li>Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.</li><li>Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.</li></ul>At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. 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