Automation Engineer II

BEPC Inc. - Business Excellence Professional Consulting; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 520,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

BEPC Inc. in Ciudad Juárez seeks a Validation Engineer II (Automation) with strong PLC programming skills to design and optimize automated equipment for medical device manufacturing.

You will program Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs, integrate vision systems, and support equipment validation to meet FDA/ISO 13485 standards. Collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and validation teams, you will drive continuous improvement, ensure safety, and support documentation across the lifecycle of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably in the medical device sector.
• Proficiency in Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
• Experience with HMI development and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC-based control systems for automated equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
• Integrate vision systems and sensors into automation processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and validation.
• Support equipment validation and documentation in compliance with medical industry standards.
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements for efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485).
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation systems

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

HMI development

SCADA systems

Vision systems

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

BEPC Inc. provides Specialized Engineering Solutions and IT Project Management services to Fortune 500 companies in the Life Science and Technology industries. BEPC Mexico, a division of BEPC Incorporated, provides and manages consulting services for Automotive and Medical device companies throughout Mexico and around the globe.

We are seeking a Validation Engineer II (Automation) with strong experience in PLC programming and automation systems integration, ideally within the medical device industry. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing automated equipment and processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and implement PLC-based control systems for automated equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
• Integrate vision systems and sensors into automation processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and validation.
• Support equipment validation and documentation in compliance with medical industry standards.
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements for efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485).
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably in the medical device sector.
• Proficiency in Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
• Experience with HMI development and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with equipment validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).