Senior Automation Equipment Technician

North American Production Sharing, Inc.; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Production Sharing, Inc. in Tijuana, Mexico seeks a Senior Maintenance Equipment Technician to ensure reliability and continuous operation of automated manufacturing equipment.

The role covers installation, troubleshooting, preventive and predictive maintenance, and process optimization in a fast-paced plant. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and controls issues, support ramp-ups, manage spare parts, and collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to drive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation equipment maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of automated production equipment.
• Experience with equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and process validation activities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, mechanical schematics, and equipment documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for production equipment, including installation, setup, tooling adjustments, troubleshooting, repairs, and commissioning activities.
• Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment to maximize uptime and equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, alarms, and production interruptions, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Support production ramp-ups by stabilizing new automation equipment and driving improvements in equipment performance, efficiency, and throughput (UPH).
• Monitor equipment health and identify recurring issues to reduce downtime and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Assist in the introduction of new manufacturing equipment, including installation, qualification, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
• Maintain and manage spare parts inventories, recommending replenishment and ensuring critical components are readily available.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.
• Develop and follow equipment maintenance procedures, standard work instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, machine guarding requirements, inspection standards, and 6S practices.

Skills

Automation systems troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Equipment installation and commissions

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Technical degree in Mechatronics / Automation

Tools

PLC programming software

Zebra printers

Barcode scanners

Job description

North American Production Sharing, Inc. in Tijuana, Mexico seeks a Senior Maintenance Equipment Technician to ensure reliability and continuous operation of automated manufacturing equipment.

The role covers installation, troubleshooting, preventive and predictive maintenance, and process optimization in a fast-paced plant. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and controls issues, support ramp-ups, manage spare parts, and collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to drive