Maintenance & Automation Engineer (PLC/Robot)

Daimler Truck; Saltillo; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck is seeking an experienced Maintenance and Automation Engineer in Saltillo, Mexico. You will train and lead unionized technicians across hydraulic, mechanical, robotic, electrical and digital control domains, ensuring safe, reliable production.

You will coordinate maintenance planning, audit PM/CM/TPM, and drive continuous improvement by standardizing PLCs, HMIs and robot networks in line with plant standards. Strong English and Spanish skills are required.

Qualifications

• Screens and HMI design experience using FTV and Ignition.
• Advanced PLC programming with Logix controllers.
• Advanced ABB/Kuka/Fanuc/Durr robot programming.
• English level: B2.
• Spanish level: C2.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise unionized personnel in hydraulic, mechanical, robotic, electrical and digital control engineering.
• Plan, organize and delegate maintenance activities and audit maintenance systems (PM, CM and TPM).
• Coordinate with OUs and maintenance partners to execute department strategy and meet metrics.
• Supervise operation of machines and processes during production and guide staff to resolve equipment failures safely.
• Standardize PLCs, HMIs, robots, networks and equipment per plant standards.
• Plan purchasing processes and strategies for cost reduction or energy savings.

Skills

English level B2

Spanish level C2

HMI design with FTV/Ignition

Automation networks Dnet/ENet

PLC programming (Logix)

Robot programming ABB/Kuka/Fanuc/Durr

Job description

Daimler Truck is seeking an experienced Maintenance and Automation Engineer in Saltillo, Mexico. You will train and lead unionized technicians across hydraulic, mechanical, robotic, electrical and digital control domains, ensuring safe, reliable production.

You will coordinate maintenance planning, audit PM/CM/TPM, and drive continuous improvement by standardizing PLCs, HMIs and robot networks in line with plant standards. Strong English and Spanish skills are required.