Automation Engineer – Optical Fiber Manufacturing

Molex; El Salto; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Automation Engineer at Molex Guadalajara will support the introduction and integration of new equipment for Optical Fiber NPI projects, receiving, installing, debugging, qualifying, and releasing automated and semi-automated equipment into production.

You will collaborate with Process Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Operations to transition processes from manual or semi-automated to fully automated, supporting the manufacture of optical fiber cable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, electronics, electrical engineering, automation, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Valid passport and ability to travel as required for equipment reviews, installations, and supplier support.
• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Robotics

Sensors

Machine vision

Cross-functional teams

Travel willingness

Education

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

Tools

Cognex

Keyence

Job description

The Automation Engineer at Molex Guadalajara will support the introduction and integration of new equipment for Optical Fiber NPI projects, receiving, installing, debugging, qualifying, and releasing automated and semi-automated equipment into production.

You will collaborate with Process Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Operations to transition processes from manual or semi-automated to fully automated, supporting the manufacture of optical fiber cable