Automation-Driven Manufacturing Process Engineer

Dekko; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

Dekko is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineer — Automation based in Ciudad Juárez to identify, justify, develop, and implement automation solutions across our plants. The role focuses on improving uptime, cycle time, and cost by evaluating new technologies and building strong ROI cases.

You will lead projects from supplier evaluation through installation and production launch, work with PLC/HMI controls, sensors, and integration, and collaborate with Operations, Quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering with process automation experience.
• Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams.
• Advanced English for technical meetings and documentation.
• Willingness to travel to the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize automation opportunities in existing equipment and processes.
• Develop equipment specifications and capital investment business cases.
• Lead automation projects from supplier evaluation through installation, validation, and production launch.
• Develop and improve PLC/HMI controls, sensors, motion control, and equipment integration.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues using 8D, A3, DMAIC, and root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, control plans, and process capability studies.
• Collaborate with EHS and Maintenance on machinery risk assessments and safety validation.
• Establish reusable automation and controls standards.
• Evaluate and support equipment data acquisition, OEE monitoring, and MES/ERP connectivity as projects are approved.
• Provide technical guidance and collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and Product Engineering across Dekko plants.

Skills

Automation expertise

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical documentation

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell

Siemens

CAD

Process simulation tools

Job description

Dekko is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineer — Automation based in Ciudad Juárez to identify, justify, develop, and implement automation solutions across our plants. The role focuses on improving uptime, cycle time, and cost by evaluating new technologies and building strong ROI cases.

You will lead projects from supplier evaluation through installation and production launch, work with PLC/HMI controls, sensors, and integration, and collaborate with Operations, Quality,