Automation technician

Sr. Automation Technician

Job ID

244330

Posted

24-Oct-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

York - Pennsylvania - United States of America

About the role

As a CBRE Sr Material Handling Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for complex installation, preventive maintenance, and the corrective repair of automated packing and distribution equipment.

This job is part of the Material Handling job function. They are responsible for the incoming and outgoing movement and storage of raw materials, finished products, and parts.

Join a growing team and build your career in a supportive, fast-paced environment. This position is for 2nd shift (4:00 PM - 2:30 AM), scheduled Wednesday through Saturday .

Ideal for individuals seeking consistent evening and overnight hours with a stable weekly schedule.

What you'll do

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components - photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, Servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, tachs, and encoders.

Troubleshoot PLC programs including using ladder logic, components (CPU back plains, I/O boards, counters, modules, and devices) and communications modules (Ethernet).

Maintain and trouble-shoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, transformers, and wiring methods and materials up to 480V.

Create and close work orders to include labor hours, equipment maintenance, and parts used into asset management system.

Develop work plan for emergency repair of critical assets to include coordinating with operations, locating parts/tools for repair, scheduling time with equipment, etc.

Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.

Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Impact the quality of own work.

Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

What you'll need

High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 2-3 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

Experience with Automated conveyor systems and controls, preventive maintenance procedures, Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs, National Electric Code (NEC).

Experience with blueprints and schematics; electrical and electronic principles, industrial electrical, controls, and work order management.

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 use existing procedures to solve standard problems.

Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

Why CBRE?

A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity!

Benefits

• Benefits start 1st of the month following your hire date: medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.

• First year of employment - 15 Days of PTO. Year 1 - 4 of employment 20 days of PTO!

• Internal advancement available after 6 month mark

• Competitive Pay

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).

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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.

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