CBRE · 7 hours ago
Automation Engineering Manager
Pontoon Beach, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$215K/yr - $239K/yr
5+ years expCBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a skilled Automation Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on optimizing automated material handling equipment for one of the world’s largest online retailers. The role involves supervising engineering operations, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while enhancing operational performance.
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Responsibilities
Supervise and develop the Automation Engineering team through technical mentorship, performance management and ongoing training aligned to CBRE MHE standards
Oversee daily engineering operations by directing workload planning, task assignment, and cross functional coordination to ensure timely completion of project activities
Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees
Ensure that all expenditures are justified and aligned with company goals
Ensure the team follows compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies
Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own discipline, and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence others to adopt a different point of view while being guided by policies and departmental plans
Promote a safe working environment by complying with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to system operations and work safety
Provide support with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) systems optimization and project implementation. 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
Conduct failure analysis and incident review processes, implement process improvements and/or retraining to avoid future incidents
Engineer process solutions and reliability improvement from concept to network implementation
Coordinate technical resources to support commissioning, training, installation, and operational performance qualifications for new and existing facilities
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
Assist with skill assessments of automation engineers as well as readiness audits and technical drills for sites supported
Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and the Operations Maintenance team members
Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives
Showcase expertise in Controls / Automation Engineering and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function
Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Automation Engineering preferred, with 5-7 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education may be considered
Experience in at least two engineering design cycles including specification, component selection and programming
7 + years of experience with programming HMI components
7 + years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs
7 + years of experience with robotics system components and controls
7 + years of experience with SCADA systems
Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills and the ability to solve advanced problems in complex situations
Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems
Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job discipline, multiple job disciplines, and department
Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information and make recommendations in support of the client and company
Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite experience (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time to various sites within your assigned region
Ability to be available and work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
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
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Automation Engineering
Experience with crafting automated alarms, reports, metrics for plant management, and HMI for operational equipment configuration/settings
7 + 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
Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset
Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations
Project management and development methodology experience
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
Company
CBRE
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