Lead Automation & Process Controls Engineer

Corning Incorporated; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Meal vouchers

Savings fund

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

PTO

EAP

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Reynosa, Mexico seeks a technical project lead to drive automation initiatives, integrating process engineering with controls expertise. You will ensure project execution aligns with global standards, identifying KPIVs/KPOVs and assessing measurement and process capabilities.

You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Strong English communication is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Mechatronics, Electrical, Automation, or related field (PHD preferred).
• Extensive experience in industrial automation projects and advanced manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of industrial controls: PLC, HMI, SCADA, vision systems, instrumentation, and electrical safety.
• Ability to interpret and create technical documentation: electrical diagrams, logic charts, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience in project management, SOW development, and process validation.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and design of experiments.
• Excellent teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficient in English (speaking and reading).

Responsibilities

• Lead process definition and documentation of KPIVs and KPOVs, including tolerance ranges and quality criteria.
• Design and execute validation experiments using statistical methods; interpret results and guide next steps.
• Support Pre-FAT, FAT, Pre-SAT and SAT activities, ensuring process alignment and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with design teams to propose error-proofing solutions and prioritize improvements using Pareto analysis.
• Develop process maps and data collection plans for automation projects.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for operation and maintenance.
• Provide clear communication and training to operators, technicians, and engineers in process and controls.
• Support and enhance integration of control systems to optimize performance, reliability, and safety.
• Identify process gaps, bottlenecks, and risks; propose corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement using statistical monitoring and data-driven decisions.
• Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers in automation and process engineering best practices.

Skills

Project leadership

Process engineering

Industrial automation

Statistical methods

Documentation

Team mentorship

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications/Mechatronics/Electrical/Automation

PhD preferred

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Vision systems

Electrical safety

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Reynosa, Mexico seeks a technical project lead to drive automation initiatives, integrating process engineering with controls expertise. You will ensure project execution aligns with global standards, identifying KPIVs/KPOVs and assessing measurement and process capabilities.

You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Strong English communication is required.