Automation Engineer | PLC Programmer

Tavil; Estado de México; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tavil is seeking an automation setup engineer in Mexico to lead machine setup tasks, including PLC programming for major systems, and to coordinate with project managers and clients on-site.

The role emphasizes strong PLC skills (ladder and structured text), electrical schematics interpretation, and integration of automation peripherals at customer sites. You will train operators and supervisors and participate in pre-commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Automation, Industrial, Electronics, or Industrial Automation).
• 2-3 years of experience in automation setup.
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming (ladder and structured text).

Responsibilities

• Execute machine setup tasks, including PLC programming for major PLC systems (Rockwell, Siemens, B&R).
• Set up communication buses, VFD programming, and network switches.
• Manage upstream and downstream interlocks with third-party equipment.
• Integrate automation peripherals such as labelers, checkweighers, barcode readers, and vision cameras.
• Interpret electrical schematics and ensure correct electrical setups.
• Coordinate with corporate Project Managers and client supervisors to ensure timely and effective project execution.
• Participate in pre-commissioning activities at company headquarters and oversee the start-up process at customer sites.
• Document setup processes and provide training for operators and supervisors on the equipment’s use.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical systems

Automation setup

Industrial networking

Interlocks management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

B&R PLC

Job description

This position focuses on the setup and start-up of automation equipment, requiring strong expertise in electrical systems and PLC programming. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring successful machine setup, adhering to company guidelines, and working closelywith the ProjectManager to meet project goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute machine setup tasks, including PLC programming (ladder and structured text) for major PLC systems (Rockwell, Siemens, B&R).
• Set up communication buses,VFD programming, and network switches.
• Manageupstream and downstream interlocks with third-party equipment.
• Integrate automation peripherals such as labelers, checkweighers, barcode readers, and vision cameras.
• Interpret electrical schematics and ensure correct electrical setups.
• Coordinate with corporate ProjectManagers and clientsupervisors to ensuretimely and effective project execution.
• Participate in pre-commissioning activities at company headquarters and oversee the start- up process at customer sites.
• Document setupprocesses and providetraining for operatorsand supervisors on the equipment’s use.

Technical Experience Required:

• 2-3 years of experience in automation setup.
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming (ladder and structured text).

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Automation, Industrial, Electronics, or Industrial Automation).