Lead Automation & Innovation Engineer

Parker Hannifin; Toluca; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking an Automation & Innovation Engineer in Toluca, Mexico to lead automation and digitalization initiatives across manufacturing and administrative processes. You will drive opportunities from identification to validation, partnering with Maintenance to strengthen efficiency, safety, quality, and competitiveness.

The role requires 3–5 years in industrial automation, strong PLC/HMI, robotics, and data analytics skills, plus teamwork and project management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Maintenance Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in industrial automation.
• Intermediate English proficiency.
• Advanced knowledge of PLC, HMI, variable-frequency drives, control systems, industrial networks, and machine safety.
• Experience with FANUC, KUKA, DENSO robotics.
• Working knowledge of MES, SCADA, IoT, AI, data analysis, and automation technologies.
• Intermediate knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic design.
• Project management experience.
• Advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of 6S and physical inventory control.
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies, including A3, Kepner-Tregoe, and 8D.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and innovation projects from needs assessment through implementation, validation, and stabilization.
• Identify process-improvement opportunities using automation, robotics, digitalization, artificial intelligence, data analytics, IoT, MES, SCADA, PLC, and related technologies.
• Define and maintain technical standards for automated equipment, programming, industrial communications, machine safety, and technical documentation.
• Measure project impact through productivity, cost reduction, efficiency, quality, and return-on-investment indicators.
• Maintain automation and innovation systems, including backups, password control, engineering designs, and training records.
• Coordinate material and external-service requirements with Purchasing to support project delivery.
• Participate in plant safety campaigns and walkthroughs, ensuring safety findings are reported and closed.
• Train and develop personnel on new technologies, techniques, and tools.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and disciplined work area.
• Support and provide direction to an Engineering Trainee.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC & HMI

Robotics platforms

Data analysis

Project management

Excel proficiency

Teamwork & communication

Safety standards

MES/SCADA familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Maintenance Engineering

Tools

FANUC robotics

KUKA robotics

DENSO robotics

MES

SCADA

IoT

AI concepts

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking an Automation & Innovation Engineer in Toluca, Mexico to lead automation and digitalization initiatives across manufacturing and administrative processes. You will drive opportunities from identification to validation, partnering with Maintenance to strengthen efficiency, safety, quality, and competitiveness.

The role requires 3–5 years in industrial automation, strong PLC/HMI, robotics, and data analytics skills, plus teamwork and project management capabilities.