Senior Automation Engineer Lead Industrial Automation Uptime

Amphenol Tcs De México, S.A. De C.V.; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol TCS de México, S.A. de C.V. in Mexicali is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design, implement and support automation solutions across manufacturing processes.

You will lead projects from concept through validation and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure production objectives are met. The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years in automation within manufacturing, proficiency in PLC/HMI, CAD tools, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, or related field.
• 5+ years of automation engineering in manufacturing.
• Advanced English communication (written and verbal).
• Experience programming and troubleshooting automated equipment and controls.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, vision and servo systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD/SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and support automation for manufacturing processes.
• Lead automation projects from concept to deployment and validation.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize automated equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and controls.
• Provide hands-on production support to resolve equipment issues.
• Develop and implement preventive actions to increase uptime.
• Design and modify tooling, fixtures, and automation for productivity.
• Coordinate equipment installation, qualification and process validation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering teams.
• Manage relationships with automation vendors and integrators.
• Drive continuous improvement for productivity, quality and cost savings.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and work instructions.
• Support new product introductions and capacity expansions.

Skills

Automation Systems

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

Lean Manufacturing

English Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical/Robotics/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Amphenol TCS de México, S.A. de C.V. in Mexicali is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design, implement and support automation solutions across manufacturing processes.

You will lead projects from concept through validation and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure production objectives are met. The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years in automation within manufacturing, proficiency in PLC/HMI, CAD tools, and strong English communication.