Automation & Equipment Reliability Engineer

Molex; El Salto; On-site; MXN 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex Guadalajara 1 is seeking an Equipment & Maintenance Engineer (Aligners) to ensure the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of automated equipment within an optics manufacturing environment. You will coordinate maintenance technicians, resolve complex equipment issues, support production operations, and contribute to automation and equipment optimization initiatives.

You will also serve as a technical resource, sharing knowledge and helping develop the capabilities of the

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in Automation or Maintenance.
• Experience solving complex technical issues using RCA methods (5W2H/5 Why/Pareto/Ishikawa).
• Technical English to communicate with suppliers and read docs.
• Experience with automation equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of GR&R and CPK analysis and machinery release activities.
• Programming in C++ or Python at an intermediate level.
• Strong communication, teamwork, training, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor maintenance performance indicators (DT, MTTR, MTBF) and report findings.
• Provide advanced technical support for complex equipment issues with suppliers when needed.
• Support safe commissioning, validation, and release of machinery for production.
• Participate in production floor meetings and drive maintenance-related improvements.
• Conduct maintenance audits and ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Contribute to electrical layout activities, validation projects, and new equipment.
• Manage maintenance plans, spare parts inventory, and supplier development.
• Integrate and manage vision systems used for automated inspection and quality control.
• Implement and support motion control systems (stepper and servomotors).

Skills

Automation equipment

Root cause analysis

C++ or Python

Technical English

GR&R CKP analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Maintenance planning

Electrical installation layout

Job description

Molex Guadalajara 1 is seeking an Equipment & Maintenance Engineer (Aligners) to ensure the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of automated equipment within an optics manufacturing environment. You will coordinate maintenance technicians, resolve complex equipment issues, support production operations, and contribute to automation and equipment optimization initiatives.

You will also serve as a technical resource, sharing knowledge and helping develop the capabilities of the