Controls & Robotics Engineers (Intermediate to Lead Roles)

Nix Sensor; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 1,629,000 - 2,534,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

On-site work

Job summary

VOLCANIX AUTOMATION is actively building a multidisciplinary Controls & Robotics team to commission and support North American projects. This hands-on opportunity covers industrial controls, SCADA development, PLC programming, robotics integration, and production support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Open roles include Intermediate Engineers to Technical Leads across controls and robotics, with on-site work and opportunities to lead multidisciplinary teams on large-scale

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical degree required.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal).
• Experience with Ignition SCADA development and industrial networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, commission, and troubleshoot industrial control systems and automated equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs using TIA Portal.
• Develop, configure, and maintain Ignition Platform SCADA applications.
• Program, teach, optimize, and troubleshoot industrial robots (FANUC and/or ABB).
• Support robotic cell integration, commissioning, and production startup activities.
• Integrate robots with PLC-controlled equipment, industrial networks, vision systems, and safety devices.
• Optimize robot paths, cycle times, and process performance to meet production goals.
• Perform system testing, validation, customer run-offs, and production handoffs.

Skills

Industrial automation

Siemens PLC programming

Ignition SCADA

Robot programming (FANUC ABB)

Industrial networks (Profinet EtherNet

Education

Engineering or technical degree

Tools

TIA Portal

Ignition Platform

RobotStudio

Roboguide

Job description

VOLCANIX AUTOMATION is building a multidisciplinary Controls & Robotics team to commissioning and support projects in North America. We are hiring multiple engineers and programmers across several experience levels, from Intermediate Engineers to Technical Leads.

This is a hands-on engineering opportunity involving industrial controls, SCADA development, PLC programming, robotics integration, commissioning, and production support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Whether your expertise is in Controls, Robotics, or a combination of these disciplines, we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, commission, and troubleshoot industrial control systems and automated equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs using TIA Portal.
• Develop, configure, and maintain Ignition Platform SCADA applications.
• Program, teach, optimize, and troubleshoot industrial robots (FANUC and/or ABB).
• Support robotic cell integration, commissioning, and production startup activities.
• Integrate robots with PLC-controlled equipment, industrial networks, vision systems, and safety devices.
• Optimize robot paths, cycle times, and process performance to meet production goals.
• Perform system testing, validation, customer run-offs, and production handoffs.
• Troubleshoot controls, robotics, electrical, communication, and automation issues.
• Collaborate with project managers, mechanical engineers, production personnel, and customer teams.
• Maintain technical documentation while following customer engineering standards.

Additional Responsibilities for Technical Leads

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary Controls and Robotics engineering teams.
• Coordinate technical activities with project managers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical leadership throughout commissioning, startup, and production support activities.
• Establish engineering best practices and maintain technical quality across the project.

Experience Levels

Intermediate Engineer / Programmer

• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal)
• Working experience with Ignition Platform (SCADA)
• FANUC and/or ABB robot programming
• Familiarity with industrial networks (Profinet, EtherNet/IP)
• Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities
• Strong troubleshooting skills in manufacturing environments
• Experience with RobotStudio and/or Roboguide is a plus
• Experience with vision systems, motion control, safety systems, or error-proofing is preferred

Senior Engineer / Programmer

• 7+ years of experience in industrial automation
• Strong Siemens PLC programming experience (TIA Portal)
• Strong Ignition Platform SCADA development experience
• Strong FANUC and/or ABB robot programming experience
• Experience commissioning large-scale automated manufacturing systems
• Experience with robot simulation tools (RobotStudio and/or Roboguide)
• Strong understanding of industrial networks, safety systems, motion control, and vision systems
• Proven ability to develop automation and robotic programs from scratch

Controls & Robotics Lead

• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation
• Previous technical leadership or supervisory experience
• Expert knowledge of Siemens PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and industrial automation systems
• Strong experience with FANUC and/or ABB robotic systems
• Extensive commissioning experience on large-scale manufacturing projects
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate directly with customers
• Strong technical mentoring, communication, and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Engineering or Technical Degree required
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Comfortable working on-site in fast-paced manufacturing environments
• Self-motivated with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Work Authorization

We welcome candidates who are:

• Eligible for TN Visa
• Authorized to work and travel throughout North America

Additional Information

Compensation is based on experience, technical expertise, and leadership capability

• Travel and work-related expenses are covered by the company
• Work Location is On-site