Automation Lead: Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics

Dentsply Sirona Inc.; Mexicali; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsply Sirona is seeking an Automation Supervisor to lead automation initiatives and drive productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency in manufacturing. The role mentors the Automation team and partners across functions to deliver compliant, scalable automated solutions.

Responsibilities include planning, project execution, and validation activities, with coordination of suppliers and ongoing improvement efforts. Fluency in English and Spanish is required for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science/Engineering, or a related engineering field. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Advanced PLC programming: Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, and Omron.
• Industrial robot programming: Epson and Fanuc.
• Scripting and test automation.
• 3D CAD modeling, simulations, and 2D drawing creation.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with engineering and project documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Automation team, including performance feedback and support with payroll, vacations, and leaves.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize automation opportunities based on technical feasibility, operational impact, and business value.
• Develop and execute automation project plans, including resources, timelines, risk assessments, implementation, and training.
• Lead activities related to Change Control, Design and Development, Design Verification & Validation, Engineering Studies, and Process Validation.
• Program, troubleshoot, and improve PLCs, industrial robots, automated equipment, and test automation solutions.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Projects, OpEx, EHS, HR, Finance, R&D, and Marketing.
• Coordinate with suppliers during the development, commissioning, and validation of automation equipment.
• Support continuous improvement, NPI, process transfers, capacity assessments, and engineering changes.
• Stop processes when safety risks or quality defects are identified and raise issues that may affect personnel, product quality, or regulatory compliance.
• Develop technical documentation, protocols, reports, procedures, and training materials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Innovation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automation

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Beckhoff PLC

Omron PLC

Epson Robot

Fanuc Robot

Scripting

CAD 3D

2D Drawings

MS Office

Job description

Dentsply Sirona is seeking an Automation Supervisor to lead automation initiatives and drive productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency in manufacturing. The role mentors the Automation team and partners across functions to deliver compliant, scalable automated solutions.

Responsibilities include planning, project execution, and validation activities, with coordination of suppliers and ongoing improvement efforts. Fluency in English and Spanish is required for global collaboration.