Remote Automation Engineer - Hygienic Process Systems

Hires LATAM; Guanajuato; Remote; MXN 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Hires LATAM is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program, and support hygienic process automation projects in Mexico. The role covers control architecture, PLC/SCADA programming, commissioning and field troubleshooting with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with process, electrical and supply chain teams, support pre-sales activities, and travel to customer sites as needed, using Rockwell and Wonderware tools and integrating with MES/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, or related Engineering field.
• Proven experience in automation execution within hygienic industries (Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical).
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell Studio5000/ControlLogix and Wonderware InTouch.
• Knowledge of Siemens systems (TIA Portal, S7, SimaticNET) is preferred; C++, C#, Visual Studio, or SAP experience is a plus.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and cross-functional problem-solving skills.
• Availability for periodic travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute automation solutions, including system architecture, control philosophies, FDS/DDS specifications, and network configurations.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA applications (Rockwell, Wonderware), and manage interfaces with MES, ERP, and I/O systems.
• Perform design calculations, software simulations, FAT, and CAT to ensure alignment with quality, schedule, and budget targets.
• Ensure solution compliance with functional safety, risk assessments, design reviews, and applicable local regulations.
• Coordinate with Process, Electrical, and Supply Chain teams to align design specifications and panel I/O allocations.
• Support site execution, commissioning activities, snag resolution, handover, and user/O&M manual preparation.
• Provide pre-sales technical support for customer meetings, site surveys, feasibility studies, and proposal/quotation reviews.

Skills

English fluency

Cross-functional work

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Automation Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio5000/ControlLogix

Wonderware InTouch

Siemens TIA Portal/S7/SimaticNET

C++

C#

Visual Studio

SAP

Job description

Hires LATAM is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program, and support hygienic process automation projects in Mexico. The role covers control architecture, PLC/SCADA programming, commissioning and field troubleshooting with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with process, electrical and supply chain teams, support pre-sales activities, and travel to customer sites as needed, using Rockwell and Wonderware tools and integrating with MES/ERP systems.