Engineering Technician

ZEISS Group; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ZEISS Group is seeking a hands-on Technical Associate in Baja California to perform inspections, support process improvements, and assist with equipment and system start-ups on the production floor. The role emphasizes adherence to quality and safety standards and collaboration across Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams.

The candidate should have 3–6 months of technical experience, an electromechanical or related technical education, and familiarity with AutoCAD, PLC, and Minitab.

Formación

• Minimum 3–6 months of experience in technical activities, engineering, manufacturing, or related areas.
• Educational background in electromechanical engineering, mechatronics or related fields is required.

Responsabilidades

• Perform inspections and walkthroughs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical support for implementation and improvement of processes and equipment.
• Support creation and updating of layouts, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Follow up on requisitions, quotations, and purchase orders for engineering projects.
• Identify problems and risks, and assist with corrective and preventive actions.
• Support installation, testing, validation, and start-up of equipment and systems.
• Collect and analyze data to support decision-making and process improvement.
• Maintain records, reports, drawings and procedures related to engineering activities.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic English

Educación

Electromechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

Electronics

Maintenance

Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

PLC

Minitab

MS Project

Descripción del empleo

Description and Details of Activities

• Perform inspections and walkthroughs in operational areas to identify improvement opportunities and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Provide technical support for the implementation, modification, and improvement of processes, equipment, workstations, and facilities.
• Support the creation and updating of layouts, diagrams, technical documentation, and specifications according to project requirements.
• Follow up on purchase requisitions (PREQ), quotations (RFQ), and purchase orders (PO) related to Engineering projects and requirements.
• Identify problems, risks, and areas of opportunity within processes, supporting the implementation and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the installation, testing, validation, and start-up of equipment, tools, processes, and systems.
• Provide technical support to operational areas and assist with training related to process changes, new equipment, or work methods.
• Collect, analyze, and document technical and operational data to support decision-making and process improvement.
• Maintain updated records, reports, drawings, procedures, and other documentation related to Engineering activities and projects.
• Maintain the work area according to established 5S, safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing projects, including Kaizen activities focused on improving efficiency, productivity, quality, and waste reduction.
• Coordinate and follow up on assigned technical activities, ensuring compliance with project timelines, requirements, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Quality, and other relevant departments to identify problems and implement technical solutions.
• Promptly elevate technical issues, safety risks, quality deviations, or situations that may affect operational continuity.

Experience and Requirements

• Minimum experience: 3–6 months of experience in technical activities, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, processes, or related areas.
• Education: Technical degree, Associate Degree, incomplete Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education in Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Maintenance, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment operation.
• Proficiency in office tools and technical report preparation.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, PLC, Minitab, MS Project, or similar tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and documentation.
• Basic ability to analyze data and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Ability to work on the production floor and perform hands‑on technical activities.
• Basic English proficiency, with the ability to understand instructions, technical documentation, and basic work‑related communication.
• Strong organizational, follow‑up, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with different departments.