Control Systems Lead

CBRE - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Real Estate

About the position

The Control Systems Lead is a vital leadership role at CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, responsible for overseeing a team of control technicians. This position focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying material handling control systems to ensure optimal operational performance, particularly for one of the world's largest online retailers. The role emphasizes safety, technical expertise, and collaboration with various teams to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
• Fix and modify software programs for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, Allen Bradley Controllogix/Compactlogix PLC platform and RSLogix 5000 software package.
• Monitor Industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-I, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Act as first-level support for the Control Systems Technician team.
• Monitor material handling equipment metrics and partner with Controls Technicians and Mechanics to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies.
• Perform controls systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability.
• Partner with Facility Operations leadership, equipment vendors, and parts suppliers to plan and coordinate new technology installations; acting as the technical consultant for capital projects inside the facility.
• Clearly communicate technical issues, project timelines, and product impacts with site leadership, operations, and the maintenance teams.
• Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and the Operations Maintenance team members.
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree with a focus in Electronic Technology or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience and/or training.
• 2+ years of experience with motor controls (motor starts, variable frequency drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components).
• 2+ years of experience with programming HMI components.
• 2+ years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs.
• 2+ years of experience with robotics system components and controls.
• 2+ years of experience with SCADA systems.
• Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings.

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Control Systems troubleshooting/programming.
• Experience supporting a range of different conveyors and sortation systems.
• Project Management experience with the ability to train others.
• Experience with robotic maintenance.
• Experience with AB RS LOGIX 5000 PLC's and PLC components.
• Experience with SCADA systems and KPI's.

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