Automation Process 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 Process Engineer located in Guadalajara, North Campus.
Reporting to the Equipment Maintenance Manager the Automation Process Engineer is responsible for defining, implementing, and proliferating automation projects across manufacturing operations, acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME). This role drives productivity, quality, and scalability by integrating advanced automation technologies within SMT and Assembly processes, ensuring solid ROI, safety, and long-term operational impact.
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What a typical day looks like:
- Define, implement, and evaluate automation projects that improve manufacturability and operational efficiency.
- Lead automation initiatives from concept to implementation, validation, and sustainment
- Act as a technical leader within Automation Engineering.
- Identify improvement opportunities between SMT and Assembly processes through automation.
- Implement robots, machine vision systems, AMRs, and custom automation solutions.
- Design and simulate electrical and pneumatic systems using specialized software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical).
- Create and manage RFQ and SOW documents; build business cases and ROI analysis.
- Lead supplier evaluations, quotations, follow-ups, and automation integrations (cells, custom machines, full lines).
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Leadership.
- Define and track KPIs, operational metrics, and statistical performance indicators.
- Apply Six Sigma tools, GAP analysis, and statistical controls.
- Support safety and ergonomics compliance.
- Represent automation solutions internally and with customers.
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering or similar.
- Advanced English (written and spoken).
- Strong experience with automation integration projects in manufacturing environments.
- Experience with screwing processes and automated assembly.
- RFQ & SOW knowledge.
- Knowledge of AMR equipment.
- Experience working with automation suppliers and system integrators.
- Advanced knowledge of Electrical design and debugging (AutoCAD Electrical).
- Experience with Pneumatic design and systems, Mechanical design and assembly.
- Knowledge of PLC programming and industrial controls.
- Availability to travel. (10% per year).
- Competitive Salary
- Life & Medical insurance
- Christmas Bonus
- Food Coupons
- Saving Fund.
- Life Insurance
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