Automation Engineer
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Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Automation Engineer located in Guadalajara, North .
Reporting to the Test Engineering Manager, Automation role will be responsible for designing, testing, and optimizing automated systems in various mechanical and digital environments to help and improve processes, save costs, and achieve better outcome of design, product, and processes, eliminating defects, errors, and problems with product, process, or software development.
What a typical day looks like:
- Engaging with customers and addressing internal project requirements.
- Identifying opportunities to increase efficiency with automation
- Researching and designing automation technology
- Creating a connection between information inputs, controllers and outputs
- Developing tests and simulations to ensure the systems work as intended
- Establishing monitoring and QA processes
- Investigating defects or errors in the technology
- Managing safety systems, motor controls, drives, communication systems, and human-machine interface (HMI).
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- BA/BS/MBA or equivalent work experience.
- Senior background experience in automation engineering.
- Experience in project management.
- Strong Experience in automotive industry.
- Experience in state of work development.
- Expertise in Bill of Materials (BoM) structuring.
- Strong focus on maintaining systems integrity.
- In-depth design knowledge.
- Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
- Familiarity with Design for Excellence (DFX) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Knowledge and application of PokaYoke methodologies.
- Experience with the design and implementation of fixtures and gages.
- Proficient skills in robotic automation.
- Strong background in mechanical engineering.
- Experience in the design of mechanical systems.
- Competitive Salary.
- Life & Medical insurance.
- Christmas Bonus.
- Food Coupons.
- Saving Fund.
Job Category
Production Engineering
Required Skills:
Optional Skills:
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- FSA
- Mental Health Benefits
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Some Meals Provided
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
- Company Outings
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Lunch and Learns
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Woman founded/led
- Unconscious Bias Training