Entry-Level Automation Controls Engineer

Littelfuse; Piedras Negras; Presencial; MXN 180.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Littelfuse is seeking a Control Engineer I to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing automation. You will handle PLC/HMI issues, document changes, and assist with safety and quality standards in a dynamic production environment.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years in industrial automation, basic PLC/HMI skills, and familiarity with Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms. This role emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Formación

• > Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical, Electronics or a related field.
• "> 0–2 years experience in industrial automation; internships/co-op considered.
• "> Basic to intermediate knowledge of PLC and HMI programming and troubleshooting.
• "> Familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent platforms.
• "> Understanding of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, networks, and schematics.
• "> Basic to intermediate technical English proficiency.
• "> Availability to support outside normal hours as required.

Responsabilidades

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, VFDs, servo systems, networks, and machine vision.
• Implement low- to medium-complexity modifications to control logic and interfaces.
• Support initiatives to reduce scrap and improve OEE; implement poka-yokes and traceability.
• Create and maintain backups, diagrams, work instructions, and maintenance records.
• Participate in root cause analysis and execute corrective actions; verify effectiveness.
• Provide technical support to Production and Maintenance teams with safety and quality in mind.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, IATF 16949, PFMEA, Control Plans, and cybersecurity policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Industrial networks

Documentation

Change control

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics/Automation/Electrical/Electronics or related

Herramientas

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Descripción del empleo

Littelfuse is seeking a Control Engineer I to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing automation. You will handle PLC/HMI issues, document changes, and assist with safety and quality standards in a dynamic production environment.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years in industrial automation, basic PLC/HMI skills, and familiarity with Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms. This role emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and strong problem-solving abilities.