Automation Jobs in Oklahoma
Automation jobs in Oklahoma are active and growing, concentrated in the state's energy, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level technicians to senior controls engineers. Oklahoma City and Tulsa lead hiring volume, with Broken Arrow also emerging as a significant automation corridor tied to its manufacturing base. Major employers with a lasting presence in the state include Boeing, NORDAM Group, and OGE Energy Corp. The most in-demand specialties are PLC programming, SCADA systems, and robotics integration. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Automation Engineer
CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.
Job Summary
At 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 Role
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). 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 devices and programs.
What You’ll Do
- Promote a safe working environment by complying with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to system operations and work safety.
- 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.
- 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.
- Inspect systems to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves operational conditions prescribed by the client.
- 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.
- Engineer process solutions and reliability improvement from concept to network implementation.
- Monitor Industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-I, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
- Monitor material handling equipment metrics and partner with site team to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies.
- 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.
- Facilitate analysis and reviews of failures and processes to provide recommendations to implement improvements or retraining to avoid future incidents.
- Perform controls of systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability.
- 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.
What You’ll Need
- 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.
- Experience in at least two engineering design cycles including specification, component selection and programming.
- 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.
- Ability to be available and work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
- Ability to independently solve problems and carry out general instructions in standard situations with limited to no oversight.
- 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 guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Control Systems troubleshooting/programming.
- Experience supporting a range of different conveyors and sortation systems.
- Experience with robotic maintenance.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
- Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
CBRE Employee 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
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).
Automation Engineer
CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.
Job Summary
At 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 Role
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). 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 devices and programs.
What You’ll Do
- Promote a safe working environment by complying with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to system operations and work safety.
- 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.
- 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.
- Inspect systems to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves operational conditions prescribed by the client.
- 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.
- Engineer process solutions and reliability improvement from concept to network implementation.
- Monitor Industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-I, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
- Monitor material handling equipment metrics and partner with site team to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies.
- 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.
- Facilitate analysis and reviews of failures and processes to provide recommendations to implement improvements or retraining to avoid future incidents.
- Perform controls of systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability.
- 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.
What You’ll Need
- 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.
- Experience in at least two engineering design cycles including specification, component selection and programming.
- 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.
- Ability to be available and work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
- Ability to independently solve problems and carry out general instructions in standard situations with limited to no oversight.
- 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 guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Control Systems troubleshooting/programming.
- Experience supporting a range of different conveyors and sortation systems.
- Experience with robotic maintenance.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
- Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
CBRE Employee 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
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).
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Where Oklahoma roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Automation Job Market in Oklahoma
A snapshot from current Oklahoma openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Construction & Real Estate
- Investment & Asset Management
What Oklahoma Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in automation jobs across Oklahoma.
- Proficiency in PLC programming using platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens
- Experience with SCADA systems and industrial control network architecture
- Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with robotics integration or automated assembly line systems
- Familiarity with oil and gas or aerospace manufacturing process environments
- Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems
Automation Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a automation in Oklahoma?
Most automation roles in Oklahoma require at least an associate degree in electrical technology, mechatronics, or industrial automation from a program at a school like Tulsa Community College or Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Oklahoma does not issue a state-specific license for most automation technician roles, but employers typically expect vendor certifications such as Rockwell Automation credentials or MESA training completions alongside relevant hands-on experience.
Which companies hire automations in Oklahoma?
Companies currently hiring automations in Oklahoma include Graymatter, CBRE, and Rexel, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Oklahoma's energy production and aerospace manufacturing industries consistently drive the largest share of automation demand from large established employers across the state.
Which Oklahoma cities have the most automation jobs?
Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Oklahoma have the most automation openings in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City's concentration of energy companies and government contractors and Tulsa's deep aerospace and industrial manufacturing base, anchored by employers like American Airlines maintenance operations and NORDAM, drive the bulk of demand, while Broken Arrow and Enid attract automation roles tied to growing precision manufacturing and agriculture-related processing facilities.
Are there remote automation jobs in Oklahoma?
Yes, but they're rare. Automation work is largely hands-on and tied to physical equipment and plant floors, so most roles require on-site presence. About 63% of automation openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are typically limited to controls engineering design, systems documentation, or remote SCADA monitoring roles that do not require direct equipment interaction.
How can I get hired as a automation in Oklahoma with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an applied technology program at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology or Tulsa Community College and targeting entry-level controls technician or maintenance electrician roles at Oklahoma manufacturers. Large employers like Spirit AeroSystems and OGE Energy periodically hire apprentices and associate-level technicians for structured on-the-job training. Earning a foundational PLC certification from Rockwell Automation strengthens any application from a candidate without direct industry experience.
Where can I find and apply to automation jobs in Oklahoma?
You can find and apply to automation jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oklahoma openings. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No sign-up is needed to see the openings.
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