AUTOMATION SPECIALIST

FORVIA HELLA; Apaseo el Grande; Presencial; EUR 30,000 - 60,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a talented Automation Engineer to drive innovative automation solutions in the automotive sector. This role involves defining requirements, ensuring compliance with international standards, and collaborating with suppliers to enhance production efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, relevant industry experience, and strong programming skills in PLC and HMI systems. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers excellent career development opportunities in a global work environment.

Servicios

Excellent career development opportunities

International work environment

Profit sharing bonus

Pension plan

Savings fund

Christmas bonus

Grocery vouchers

Formación

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in the automotive industry required.
• Advanced English proficiency is a must.

Responsabilidades

• Define requirements and assess technological feasibility for automation solutions.
• Manage ordering of components for assembly and test equipment.

Conocimientos

Siemens PLC

Mitsubishi Robots

HMI Programming

Electromechanical Assembly

Failure Analysis

Educación

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Electronic Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechatronic Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Location: Amexhe, Mexico

FORVIA HELLA is a listed, international automotive supplier. Coming together with Faurecia in the FORVIA Group, we build the world's seventh largest supplier of automotive technologies. As a global market leader in high-growth areas, FORVIA employs 157,000 people worldwide. FORVIA HELLA specializes in high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. We also offer a broad portfolio for spare parts, workshop businesses, and manufacturers of special vehicles through our Business Group Lifecycle Solutions. With around 37,500 employees at over 125 locations, we are active worldwide and generated preliminary sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2023.

YOUR TASKS

Objective: Steering and executing the development and setup of complex automation solutions, and advising production planning departments on automatic production equipment.

Automation Technology Responsibilities

1. Define requirements, assess technological, functional, and financial feasibility, and select the best solution collaboratively with internal customers, specialists, and clients.
2. Perform internal and external services considering economic, qualitative aspects, and deadlines, in coordination with internal customers.
3. Ensure compliance with international machinery and plant engineering standards (e.g., safety levels, norms, CE, OSHA).
4. Support specification preparation, calculations, and quotations for production lines and equipment. Participate in design reviews to mitigate mechanical design risks.
5. Collaborate with equipment suppliers during design and construction. Support supplier selection, assessment, and development.
6. Manage ordering of components for assembly and test equipment, adhering to procurement regulations and deadlines, and oversee timely delivery.
7. Implement and ramp-up new and modified production and test equipment. Coordinate approval and improvement processes.
8. Drive continuous improvement actions related to equipment and technology, introducing new technologies with partners and expert groups.
9. Advise and support other departments on assembly, testing, and repair issues (TPM).
10. Provide technical training and transfer knowledge to technicians.
11. Conduct process characterization and optimization studies to meet customer requirements.
12. Perform maintenance tasks on production equipment, control units, test, and measuring systems (mechanical and electrical).
13. Develop and implement control, test, and measurement systems for new and existing equipment, including programming and integration for new product variants.
14. Supervise suppliers to ensure compliance with Hella electrical/PLC programming standards.
15. Provide first-level training to maintenance staff on programming.
16. Design layouts and detailed concepts considering functionality, technical controls, and manufacturing aspects.
17. Design fixtures, manufacturing, and test equipment using current manufacturing methods, including automation features and changes for optimization or new variants.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering preferred.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in the automotive industry.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Siemens PLC, Mitsubishi robots, TIA Portal (Grafcet), and HMI programming.
• Electromechanical experience in assembly processes.
• Experience with start-up of new stations, implementing improvements, sharing best practices, maintaining line availability, and failure analysis.

OUR OFFER

• Excellent career development opportunities.
• International work environment.
• Profit sharing bonus.
• Pension plan.
• Savings fund and bank.
• Christmas bonus.
• Grocery vouchers.
• And more!

Even if you do not meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply. We value employee development and offer wide opportunities for growth.

FORVIA HELLA values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or identity.

Please submit your application via our career portal, including your salary expectations, earliest start date, and reference number req15155.

Hella Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.

Alejandra Lopez