Projects Electrical Engineer

Sensient Technologies Careers; San Juan de la Vega; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies is seeking a Project Engineer (Electrical) to support maintenance, reliability programs, and capital projects across production facilities in Celaya, Mexico. The role involves planning, execution, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve equipment care and site performance.

Ideal candidates have hands-on electrical or mechanical engineering experience in regulated environments, with a focus on safety, downtime reduction, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Background in electrical or mechanical engineering with hands-on experience in food, cosmetic or pharma industries.
• Strong understanding of maintenance systems, reliability tools, and process improvement techniques.
• Clear communication skills and ability to lead training or technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement key reliability and maintenance programs across manufacturing sites.
• Evaluate equipment risk to minimize downtime and improve safety and efficiency.
• Identify spare part needs and streamline inventory practices with site teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Maintenance

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer (Electrical)

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you. We are looking for a Project Engineer to join our team in Celaya Mexico. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the Maintenance and Reliability programs, Capital Projects and Process Improvement for all production facilities in Sensient Technologies.

What you’ll do

• Support and implement key reliability and maintenance programs across various manufacturing sites and assist in developing strategies and processes for equipment care, including autonomous and condition-based maintenance.
• Evaluate equipment risk and support efforts to minimize downtime and improve safety and efficiency.
• Work with site teams to identify spare part needs and streamline inventory practices.
• Contribute to capital projects and process improvement efforts from planning through execution
• Train and support plant maintenance and operations teams on best practices and tools, as well as partner with site leaders to monitor performance metrics and improve preventive maintenance programs.

What you’ll bring

• Background in electrical or mechanical engineering with hands-on in food, cosmetic or pharma industry experience.
• Strong understanding of maintenance systems, reliability tools, and process improvement techniques.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities while working closely with cross-functional teams and be comfortable navigating both strategic planning and on-the-ground execution.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments is helpful along with clear communication skills and the ability to lead training or technical discussions.
• Ability to travel frequently and adapt to different site environments and teams.

What you’ll get

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in specialty ingredients and technologies that values integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• A role that combines technical challenges with strategic influence across multiple locations.
• Travel experiences that bring variety to your work and broaden your industry knowledge.
• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week in a supportive team environment with room for innovation and growth.
• Competitive pay and a full range of health and financial benefits.

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors:

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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