Senior Automation & Robotics Leader — Metal-Mechanic Manufacturing

ARSAN International Consulting Group; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ARSAN International Consulting Group seeks a Sr. Automation & Robotics Manager for the metal-mechanic industry in Querétaro. You will lead the Automation and Controls department, directing high-impact projects across manufacturing lines and sites.

The role requires strong technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a passion for innovation in a dynamic plant environment. Bilingual English and Spanish is required to drive global initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering
• 10+ years managing engineering/automation teams in industrial manufacturing
• 5–7 years hands-on Automation/Controls/Robotics experience
• Experience in high-volume, precision environments valued
• Bilingual: English and Spanish fluency

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Establish best engineering practices in controls, robotics, and automation
• Coordinate projects across multiple plants including remote locations
• Oversee automation of manual operations and integration of new tech into lines
• Drive cycle time reduction, quality, and OEE improvements
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams on improvements
• Mentor technical personnel and drive continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Automation expertise

Robotics integration

Bilingual EN/ES

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Tools

Matlab

ANSYS

SolidWorks

CATIA

PLC programming

SCADA

HMI systems

Fanuc

ABB

KUKA

Python

SQL Server

Visual Basic

Machine vision

Job description

ARSAN International Consulting Group seeks a Sr. Automation & Robotics Manager for the metal-mechanic industry in Querétaro. You will lead the Automation and Controls department, directing high-impact projects across manufacturing lines and sites.

The role requires strong technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a passion for innovation in a dynamic plant environment. Bilingual English and Spanish is required to drive global initiatives.