R&D Rotation: Junior Controls Engineer

Clarios; San Pedro Garza García; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Global Automation (CGA) in Monterrey, Mexico, is seeking an entry-level Developing Controls Engineer with a strong technical foundation, learning agility, and a clear developmental pathway toward Senior Automation Engineer.

The role blends 60% Turn-Key projects with external automation integrators and 40% in-house control development, including requirements gathering, supplier evaluations, and FAT/SAT participation.

Qualifications

• Entry-level controls engineer with strong technical foundation and high learning agility.
• Turn-Key projects (60%) with external integrators and in-house control development (40%).
• Reports to the Senior Manager of Automation Engineering in Monterrey, Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Technical process gathering, baselining cycle times, and identifying automation bottlenecks.
• Document URS and SOW to validate new automation concepts.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and benchmark Turn-Key solutions vs Celestica standards.
• Assist in designing basic control architectures, PLC logic, and HMI layouts.
• Track procurement, PO creation, vendor delivery, and customs logistics.
• Support FAT and SAT protocols during equipment release and commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

C/C++

Python

Ladder logic

Electrical schematics

Excel & Smartsheet

Bilingual EN/ES

Tools

Smartsheet

Excel

Job description

Celestica Global Automation (CGA) in Monterrey, Mexico, is seeking an entry-level Developing Controls Engineer with a strong technical foundation, learning agility, and a clear developmental pathway toward Senior Automation Engineer.

The role blends 60% Turn-Key projects with external automation integrators and 40% in-house control development, including requirements gathering, supplier evaluations, and FAT/SAT participation.