Automation Engineer - Optical Fiber Equipment & Startups

Molex; El Salto; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex Guadalajara is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead the introduction and integration of new automated and semi-automated equipment for optical fiber NP I projects. You will install, debug, qualify, and release equipment into production while working with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, scalable solutions.

You will coordinate FAT/SAT activities, ramp-up, and new line startups, and you will collaborate with international suppliers to translate product requirements into machine

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience integrating, commissioning, debugging, or supporting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience automating machines from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, debugging, qualification, and release of automated and semi-automated equipment for optical fiber manufacturing.
• Support FAT, SAT, qualification, validation, and production ramp-up activities including new line startups.
• Drive automation projects from concept to implementation, including machine automation from scratch.
• Collaborate with local and international suppliers, translating product and process requirements into machine parameters and qualification activities.
• Troubleshoot automation systems, robotics, vision systems, and precision mechanisms.
• Train and support manufacturing and maintenance teams for 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 teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

Cognex/Keyence vision systems

Job description

Molex Guadalajara is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead the introduction and integration of new automated and semi-automated equipment for optical fiber NP I projects. You will install, debug, qualify, and release equipment into production while working with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, scalable solutions.

You will coordinate FAT/SAT activities, ramp-up, and new line startups, and you will collaborate with international suppliers to translate product requirements into machine