Automation and PLC Engineer (Plant IE)

Continental; Silao; Presencial; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive technology firm in Silao is seeking an engineer to design and develop production equipment for new products. The role requires expertise in PLC programming and project management. Candidates must hold a relevant engineering degree and demonstrate advanced English skills. Join us to drive the future of mobility together!

Formación

• Expert of PLC programming for complex and high speed automated processes.
• Experience in project management and executive presentations.
• Advanced level of English proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Design and construct production equipment for new products or processes.
• Formulate and implement PLC programming strategies.
• Conduct analysis for plant productivity improvements.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

Project Management

Advanced English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering: Mechatronics / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Computing Systems

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Design, define, develop, and construct production equipment for new products or processes, as well as modify existing equipment to support and exceed productivity and financial goals across all operations of the campus Las Colinas.

• Formulate and implement PLC programming strategies to ensure optimal new project launches, workforce optimization, production capacity enhancement, and line footprint efficiency.
• Conduct thorough and continuous analysis to identify opportunities for plant productivity improvements through automation and PLC enhancements, ensuring proper documentation of all findings and recommendations.
• Rigorously monitor and achieve required Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within the area of responsibility to maximize the financial impact on the site.
• Develop and execute comprehensive education plans to train technicians and engineers, fostering professional growth and maintaining a highly skilled workforce in the location.
• Engage in extensive research, learning, and implementation of cutting-edge technologies to provide critical support to the Industrialization Team.
• Systematically implement corrective and preventive actions within the field of responsibility to eliminate root causes of performance issues, quality deficiencies, waste generation, cycle time inefficiencies, and other KPIs crucial to overall plant performance optimization.
• Maintain unwavering commitment to safety protocols and regulatory compliance in all aspects of automation and PLC engineering activities.

Additional Information

At Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor'sdegree in engineering: Mechatronics / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Computing Systems.
• Expert of PLC programming for complex and high speed automated processes.
• Project Management and Executive presentations.
• Advanced English.

Company Description

Continental’s Automotive group sector is expected to be listed as independent company “AUMOVIO” in September 2025. With ~93,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of ~€20 billion, we are entering an exciting new era.

AUMOVIO stands for highly developed electronic products and modern mobility solutions. In addition to its strong market position with innovative sensor solutions, displays, and technologically leading braking and comfort systems, AUMOVIO has significant expertise in software, architecture platforms and assistance systems for the rapidly growing future market of software-defined and autonomous vehicles. Our purpose is clear: to make future mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous.