Molding Controls Engineer

Mechatronic Engineer to be located in Saltillo, Coah. at our Saltillo Technical Center.

Under the direction of the CS MEPA Tool Engineering Supervisor, the successful candidate will demonstrate in-depth knowledge for APTIV's connection systems product lines

The Mechatronic Engineer with good bases on controls programing with also affinity to mechanical design capability.

Your Role (i.e. Key Job Responsibilities):

• Develop concepts of integration robot with gripper and molding machine
• Participate in early product development with molding tool engineer
• Design and build robust solutions (integration gripper with molding tool) for manufacturing complying with Aptiv's and Customer specific Tool Std's
• Participate in product and tool design reviews, DFM, estimating process, ADP projects and Global Tool Standard activities
• Meet key dates, maintain through put and quality targets
• Perform plans with focus and energy toward exceeding expectations and ensure compliance with customer specific requirements
• Manage and update mechanical and electrical drawings
• Develop PLC & HMI integration programs (gripper, molding machine, robot)
• Support plant with control programing and robot on mold production areas
• Troubleshooting manufacturing areas with legacy equipment
• Support manufacturing areas with Control programming for Vacuum / Communication / New equipment adaptation

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

• Troubleshooting Electrical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic control circuits
• Demonstrated ability to read /understand/make mechanical and electrical diagrams and drawings
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office with advanced proficiency in Excel / PowerPoint
• Knowledge in UG NX, or other CAD software (Solid Works, Pro-E, etc.)
• Must be willing and able to travel in Mexico or US (as needed to support)
• English Technical / Conversation is necessary
• Work with multiple departments to release manufacturing cells
• Develop and maintain project timelines for internal and customer usage.

• Experience with plastics processing or plastic injection mold maintenance
• Robot operation & programming
• Vision System programming
• Servomechanism integration with PLCs
• Advanced proficiency with NX and in-depth understanding of GD&T
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Ability to adjust to constantly changing priorities
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
• Strong results-orientation and execution characteristics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong ability to work with a team
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently
• Resourcefully innovate and adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Project, Excel, Outlook, Skype, Teams, Visio, etc.
• Strong results orientation and execution characteristics
• Resourcefully innovative and adapts in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong ability to work with a team
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently
• Strong presence, poise and persuasiveness to establish a high level of credibility quickly

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

• Savings Fund
• Pension Plan
• Christmas Bonus
• Attendance Bonus
• Vacation Premium
• Medical Expenses
• Life Insurance
• Social security (IMSS, INFONAVIT, Retirement)
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community