Siemens PLC Control Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm based in Mexico is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Controls Engineer to lead projects in designing and building automation and robotic equipment. Responsibilities include owning projects from concept through installation, and familiarity with Siemens TIA Portal or FANUC robotics is required. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience. This full-time role is ideal for those with a passion for technology and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal or FANUC robotics.
• 1–2 years of experience with TIA Portal.
• Familiarity with Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and EtherCAT.
• Design, programming, and debugging of electrical systems and controls.
• Ability to present a recent project during interview.

Responsibilities

• Design and build automation and robotic equipment.
• Own projects from concept to installation.
• Debug hardware and software.
• Conduct electrical design/layout and software design/programming.
• Debug hardware and software and perform acceptance testing.
• Support integration at the factory and adapt to changing tech.
• Leverage Siemens TIA Portal for control solutions.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

FANUC robotics

Electrical design

Debugging hardware and software

Sensors/vision

Profinet/Ethernet/IP/EtherCAT

6-axis FANUC robots

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field

Tools

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA design

Drive configuration

Ethernet/IP

EtherCAT

Job description

Team Lead at Global Connect Technologies

Job Description:

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing and building automation and robotic equipment, owning projects from concept through installation. Candidates must have experience with Siemens TIA Portal or FANUC robotics (only one is required, not both). Some positions may convert from contract to hire after approximately six months.

Key Requirements:

• Must live in Reno
• Siemens PLC experience with TIA Portal required for PLC roles
• Step 7 (S7) is not applicable
• FANUC robotics experience for robotics roles (iRVision is a plus)
• Candidates are expected to present a recent project during interview
• Some candidates will take a live troubleshooting technical test via Teams

Responsibilities:

• Design and build automation and robotic equipment
• Own and implement solutions from project concept to installation
• Perform machine concepting and proof-of-principle
• Conduct electrical design/layout and software design/programming
• Debug hardware and software
• Perform acceptance testing and installation/integration at the factory
• Work with rapidly changing technology
• Proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal
• 1–2 years of experience with TIA Portal
• PLC programming, HMI/SCADA design, and drive configuration
• Knowledge of sensors, remote I/O, servos, VFDs, machine vision, and barcode readers
• Familiarity with Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and EtherCAT
• Experience with 6‑axis robots, primarily FANUC

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field or equivalent experience

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time