Automation Engineer

Flint Hills Resources; El Salto; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Automation Engineer at Molex Guadalajara will lead the introduction and integration of new equipment for optical fiber NPIs, ensuring robust, scalable automation solutions from installation to release. You will work with cross-functional teams and international suppliers to drive line startups and continuous manufacturing excellence.

With a focus on PLC programming, HMI development, robotics, and precision vision systems, you will help build high-precision automated manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Valid passport and ability to travel for equipment reviews and supplier support.
• Experience automating manufacturing equipment and new line/plant startups.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Ladder Logic/Structured Text) and HMI development.
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems, robotics, sensors, and machine vision.
• Ability to work with international suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the installation, debugging, qualification, and release of new automated equipment for optical fiber manufacturing.
• Coordinate FAT, installation, SAT, qualification, validation, and ramp-up activities including new line startups.
• Drive automation projects from concept to implementation, including automating machines from scratch.
• Collaborate with local and international suppliers, translating product and process requirements into machine parameters and qualification activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues involving automation systems, robotics, vision systems, and precision mechanisms.
• Train and support manufacturing and maintenance teams, ensuring seamless handover and ongoing process excellence.
• Ensure sensitive optical components are handled to prevent damage or contamination.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial automation

Robotics

Machine vision

Cross-functional teams

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Cognex

Keyence

Job description

The Automation Engineer will support the introduction and integration of new equipment for Optical Fiber NPI projects. This role is responsible for receiving, installing, debugging, qualifying, and releasing automated and semi-automated equipment into production, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust and scalable solutions.

Our Team

You’ll join the Automation Engineering team at Molex Guadalajara, collaborating with Process Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Operations. The team is dedicated to transitioning processes from manual or semi-automated to fully automated, supporting the manufacturing of optical fiber cable assemblies and related products.

What You Will Do

• Lead the installation, debugging, qualification, and release of new automated and semi-automated equipment for optical fiber manufacturing.
• Support and coordinate FAT, installation, SAT, qualification, validation, and production ramp-up activities—including new line and plant startups.
• Drive automation projects from concept to implementation, including the automation of machines from scratch.
• Collaborate with local and international suppliers, translating product and process requirements into machine parameters and qualification activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues involving automation systems, robotics, vision systems, and precision mechanisms.
• Train and support manufacturing and maintenance teams, ensuring seamless handover and ongoing process excellence.
• Ensure sensitive optical components are handled to prevent damage or contamination.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Valid passport and ability to travel as required for equipment reviews, installations, and supplier support.
• Experience in integrating, commissioning, debugging, or supporting automated manufacturing equipment, including new line and plant startups.
• Experience automating machines from the ground up.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Ladder Logic/Structured Text) and HMI development.
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems, robotics, sensors, and machine vision.
• Ability to work with international suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Your Job

The Automation Engineer will support the introduction and integration of new equipment for Optical Fiber NPI projects. This role is responsible for receiving, installing, debugging, qualifying, and releasing automated and semi-automated equipment into production, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust and scalable solutions.

Our Team

You’ll join the Automation Engineering team at Molex Guadalajara, collaborating with Process Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Operations. The team is dedicated to transitioning processes from manual or semi-automated to fully automated, supporting the manufacturing of optical fiber cable assemblies and related products.

What You Will Do

• Lead the installation, debugging, qualification, and release of new automated and semi-automated equipment for optical fiber manufacturing.
• Support and coordinate FAT, installation, SAT, qualification, validation, and production ramp-up activities—including new line and plant startups.
• Drive automation projects from concept to implementation, including the automation of machines from scratch.
• Collaborate with local and international suppliers, translating product and process requirements into machine parameters and qualification activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues involving automation systems, robotics, vision systems, and precision mechanisms.
• Train and support manufacturing and maintenance teams, ensuring seamless handover and ongoing process excellence.
• Ensure sensitive optical components are handled to prevent damage or contamination.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Valid passport and ability to travel as required for equipment reviews, installations, and supplier support.
• Experience in integrating, commissioning, debugging, or supporting automated manufacturing equipment, including new line and plant startups.
• Experience automating machines from the ground up.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Ladder Logic/Structured Text) and HMI development.
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems, robotics, sensors, and machine vision.
• Ability to work with international suppliers and cross-functional teams.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in optical fiber, photonics, cable assemblies, or precision electronic manufacturing.
• Familiarity with high-precision automation for small or sensitive components.
• Experience with machine-vision platforms (Cognex, Keyence) and optical inspection/testing.
• Knowledge of APQP, process validation, equipment qualification, and MES traceability.
• Understanding of contamination control, ESD, and laser safety.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.