Senior Automation Engineer - Chemical Process Controls

Agricultural Ingredients N. America; Lerma de Villada; Presencial; MXN 1.444.000 - 2.039.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sensient Technologies Corporation is hiring an Automation Engineer to support and improve facility automation and electrical systems. You’ll program PLC/HMI, design electrical schematics, and troubleshoot electrical and robotic systems onsite, collaborating with process engineers and external contractors.

The role requires hands‑on experience in chemical processing operations and a strong foundation in NEC/IEEE/NEMA standards, with English proficiency for technical communication.

Formación

• Proven experience in electrical engineering within manufacturing or industrial processing environments, with a strong understanding of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with Siemens and/or Allen‑Bradley PLCs, including programming, troubleshooting, and integration with industrial automation and control systems.
• Hands-on experience with chemical processing operations, preferably within the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, or related process industries.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, process controls, instrumentation, and automation in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven project leadership and project management experience, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, contractors, vendors, and plant operations.
• Bachelor's degree (B.S. or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Fluent English communication skills are required, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex electrical, controls, and process‑related issues in an operating manufacturing environment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems.
• Design, update, and maintain electrical schematics, diagrams, and documentation.
• Support AC/DC motors, power distribution, and site electrical infrastructure.
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering on controls modernization, equipment migrations, and project execution.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, controls, and robotic systems, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Research and implement new technologies to modernize and improve industrial electrical, controls, and robotic systems.
• Maintain Arc-Flash models and ensure systems and projects align with applicable NEC, IEEE, and NEMA standards.

Conocimientos

Siemens PLCs

Allen‑Bradley PLCs

NFPA 70 knowledge

Electrical systems

Cross‑functional leadership

Fluent English

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

HMI/SCADA systems

Electrical drawings/Schematics

Arc‑Flash analysis

Descripción del empleo

Sensient Technologies Corporation is hiring an Automation Engineer to support and improve facility automation and electrical systems. You’ll program PLC/HMI, design electrical schematics, and troubleshoot electrical and robotic systems onsite, collaborating with process engineers and external contractors.

The role requires hands‑on experience in chemical processing operations and a strong foundation in NEC/IEEE/NEMA standards, with English proficiency for technical communication.