Sr Lead, Automation Engineering

Newell Brands; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 1.200.000 - 1.700.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Newell Brands is seeking a Sr Lead, Automation Engineering to drive LATAM automation initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. The role focuses on robotics, machine vision, digital transformation, and smart manufacturing technologies in a region-wide scope.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and global teams, providing technical leadership and ensuring standardization, scalability, and successful deployment. Travel up to 70% is required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial automation and manufacturing projects.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Lead industrial automation initiatives across manufacturing plants in LATAM.
• Drive robotics, machine vision, and smart manufacturing projects.
• Support implementation, commissioning, and deployment of automation technologies.
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support for manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to ensure standardization and scalability.
• Support digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Conocimientos

PLCs

HMIs

Industrial networks

Control systems

Industrial robotics

Industry 4.0 concepts

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Automation or related field

Herramientas

FANUC

ABB

Automation software

Descripción del empleo

Career Opportunities: Sr Lead, Automation Engineering (18692)

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Are you passionate about industrial automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing?

We are looking for anAutomation Manager LATAM to lead regional automation initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites in Latin America.

This role will play a key part in driving automation, robotics, digitalization, and manufacturing technology projects while partnering with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and global teams.

What You'll Do

• Lead industrial automation initiatives across manufacturing plants in LATAM.
• Drive robotics, machine vision, and smart manufacturing projects.
• Support implementation, commissioning, and deployment of automation technologies.
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support for manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to ensure standardization and scalability.
• Support digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial automation and manufacturing projects.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and manufacturing control systems.
• Hands-on experience with industrial robotics (FANUC, ABB, or similar platforms).
• Proven experience supporting automation implementation and deployment projects.
• Exposure to Smart Manufacturing, Digitalization, or Industry 4.0 initiatives is highly desirable.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Availability to travel up to 70% across LATAM and the United States

Location

Monterrey, Mexico

If you're looking for an opportunity to drive automation and manufacturing transformation across LATAM operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.