Automation engineer Job Listing at Flex in Guadalajara, Jal. (Job ID WD221781)

Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

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 Process 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:

• Design, program, and modify automation systems in PLC and HMI for production equipment.
• Implement control logic, sequences, interlocks, and fault diagnostics.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and industrial devices.
• Programming, integration, and commissioning of industrial robots (6-axis, SCARA, cobots).
• Optimization of cycles, paths, and applications (pick & place, screwdriving, dispensing, etc.).
• Technical implementation of automation projects.
• Perform commissioning, debugging, and ramp-up of automated equipment.
• Develop technical documentation (manuals, SOW, troubleshooting).
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• BA/BS/MBA or equivalent work experience.
• Senior background experience in automation engineering.
• Technical Knowledge:
• PLC (programming and integration).
• Industrial pneumatics.
• Electrical and electronic control.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing (SMT/PCBA).
• Use of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
• Also a plus: Integration with MES / traceability, Experience with robotics / vision systems, Knowledge of industrial safety standards, Lean / continuous improvement, Programming / software (C/C++/Python, etc.), Databases (MySQL/MSSQL), 3D CAD design (SolidWorks, Inventor, or others).

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Competitive Salary.
• Life & Medical insurance.
• Christmas Bonus.
• Food Coupons.
• Saving Fund.

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Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).