Automation Engineer

The position applies expertise in industrial controls, automation software, and system integration, including Power BI, LabVIEW, Visual Studio, Allen-Bradley, and Siemens platforms. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints and electrical schematics, as well as maintaining and troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Knowledge of GTAW and GMAW welding processes is considered a plus.

leads automation projects, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and utilizes structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions. Strong project management, technical expertise, and collaboration skills are essential to achieving manufacturing and business objectives.

Assure that the products are manufactured according to spec on designs established by corporate offices in U.S.A. by the correct interpretation of product drawings, norms, standards or established codes.

Promote modern manufacturing systems that ensure a competitive advantage.

Develop the technicians members of the team as well as certifying the operators on the different manufacturing areas

Maintain communication and information exchange with the different departments involved personnel(local or worldwide personnel as required), during processes changes or implementation of new processes/product/equipment  are done.

Lead the implementation of lean manufacturing: such as 5S, layout changes, POKA YOKE implementation, improvement on BOM’s  and routings.

Develop and improvement of calibration routines for equipment and tooling on processes owned by the engineer with support from the maitenanceand/or quality engineer.

Evaluate, improve and maintain safety and ergonomic conditions of his/her owned processes.

Coordinate time studies, capacity analysis and manufacturing cell design.

Budget, evaluate, select and purchase of new tools and equipment, as well as coordinate validation and instalation of the mentioned before following the already established procedures.

Identify and correct complex failures on manufacturing processes. Provide disposition to non conforming material.