Injection Molding Technician — Lean & Automation

BD; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for its Reynosa operations. You will provide direct technical support to manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams, handling equipment setup, adjustments, and validation of processes.

The role requires 2–5 years in injection molding or automated plastics, with strong ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams. Lean manufacturing experience is preferred, and English communication is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completed technical degree or TSU in Electromechanics, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electricity, Plastics, Industrial Maintenance, or related fields.
• Preferred University-level studies in related Engineering disciplines (incomplete or completed).
• 2 to 5 years of experience in maintenance, operation, or technical support in injection molding, automated manufacturing, or plastics processing.
• Knowledge in interpreting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams.
• Experience in diagnosing and solving mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues.
• Preferred experience in validations, FAT, SMED, and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct technical support to manufacturing, quality, and engineering operations, including equipment setup, adjustment, and process validation.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, or process-related failures in injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment (PLCs, vision systems, thermoregulators, robots, etc.).
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on molds, machinery, and auxiliary equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Configure tooling, perform quick model changes (SMED), and ensure compliance with process parameters.
• Document process adjustments and keep technical records updated (run sheets, spare parts lists, PM).
• Participate in the installation of new machinery and equipment, and the implementation of new manufacturing processes (automation, semi-automation).
• Support process validations, FAT with suppliers, and testing of equipment, methods, and accessories.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and waste elimination.
• Analyze time and motion and propose actions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams for technical troubleshooting.
• Train operators and Molding Specs on proper equipment and process usage.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and environmental regulations (including RCRA).
• Coordinate with engineering, supervisors, and suppliers for mold and tooling repair, design, or improvement.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical diagrams

Pneumatic diagrams

Hydraulic diagrams

Kaizen/Lean

Mold changes

Troubleshooting

Molding processes

Education

Technical degree in Electromechanics/Mechatronics/Electronics/Electricity/Plastics/Industrial Maintenance

Engineering-related studies (incomplete or completed)

Tools

PLC programming

Measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers)

Job description

BD is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for its Reynosa operations. You will provide direct technical support to manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams, handling equipment setup, adjustments, and validation of processes.

The role requires 2–5 years in injection molding or automated plastics, with strong ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams. Lean manufacturing experience is preferred, and English communication is a plus.