Building Automation System Engineer - Detroit, MI

Building Operations and Experience (BOE) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role

As a CBRE Automation Engineer, you will provide customers with expert-level support based on the customer’s technical problems related to their fleet of self-guided forklifts and Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS).

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on production equipment and systems at the flagship electrical vehicle factory for a major manufacturer.

What You’ll Do:* Review and test programming logic.

• Oversee the programming of control applications.
• Manage the performance of job-site system checkout, commissioning, and testing of control applications.
• Configure system graphic displays according to customer specifications.
• Provide on-site or remote escalated technical support to installers and customers.
• Perform field startup and system commissioning tasks and the installation of software and control programs.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organizational function.
• Train maintenance technicians and others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels and with divergent interests, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-disciplinary maintenance teams.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence decision-makers.

What You’ll Need:* Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited institution with 2-3 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

• Meet the physical requirements of this role, including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders up to 80 feet in height, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• An innovative mindset to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• The ability to use a multimeter to troubleshoot circuits, use a crimper, and splice wires.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions with a broad impact on the business.
• Ability to operate Studio 5000 Logix Designer and utilize ladder logic.
• In-depth knowledge of C++, JavaScript, Microsoft Visual Studio, Beckhoff PC-based control hardware, SICK Flexisoft, TwinCAT 3 automation platform, and Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people.

At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

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 [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).