Automation Engineer (On-Site)

Bel Fuse Inc.; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Annual bonus

401K

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

Short & Long-term disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bel Fuse Inc. seeks an Automation Engineer to transform manufacturing through automation and lead design, implementation and continuous improvement of automated production systems that increase efficiency, quality and operational performance.

The role can be staffed from McAllen, TX; Waseca, MN; or Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, with responsibilities including designing automated systems, improving existing automation, developing maintenance programs, managing equipment purchases and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years hands-on experience in designing automation assembly machineries.
• Master’s degree is a Plus.
• Familiarity with PLC hardware selection and programming.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and other computer software.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience selecting and integrating automation hardware including pneumatics, electric actuators/servos, sensors, and basic guarding/safety components.
• Working knowledge of machine design elements: linear motion components, bearings, cams, springs, gearboxes, couplings, and fastener best practices.
• Experience designing precision tooling and fixturing (nests, locators, clamps, press tools, insertion guides, crimp applicator interfaces, changeover tooling)
• Strong ability with software testing and validation.
• Bilingual - English and Spanish
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated systems for use in diverse manufacturing and production environments.
• Develop and implement improvements to existing automation in mechanical assembly, machining and inspection processes.
• Develop and implement maintenance programs for equipment.
• Manage equipment purchase and installation.
• Lead collaborative discussions between local management and upper management to determine automation capabilities and goals.
• Create detailed road maps to guide automation projects from conception to final implementation.
• Support existing automation technology with component and process upgrades.
• Equipment Bill of Materials.
• Lead end-to-end functional testing of all points to local devices, HMI, control room, and other data off-taker facilities.

Skills

Automation design experience

End-to-end testing

Machine design knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Schematic/Wiring diagrams

Equipment BOM

Project roadmaps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree is a Plus

Tools

PLC hardware selection and programming

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

We are looking for an Automation Engineer to help transform manufacturing through Automation and lead design, implementation and continuous improvement of automated production systems that increase efficiency, quality and operational performance.

** This role can be staffed from any of the following Cinch locations: McAllen, TX, Waseca, MN or Reynosa, Tamps Mexico **

Are You Looking To:

• Design and implement automated systems for use in diverse manufacturing and production environments.
• Develop and implement improvements to existing automation in mechanical assembly, machining and inspection processes.
• Develop and implement maintenance programs for equipment.
• Manage equipment purchase and installation.

Are You Ready To:

• Lead collaborative discussions between local management and upper management to determine automation capabilities and goals.
• Create detailed road maps to guide automation projects from conception to final implementation.
• Support existing automation technology with component and process upgrades.
• Equipment Bill of Materials.
• Lead end-to-end functional testing of all points to local devices, HMI, control room, and other data off-taker facilities.
• Support existing automation technology with component and process upgrades.
• Equipment Bill of Materials.
• Schematics and Wiring Diagrams.Lead end-to-end functional testing of all points to local devices, HMI, control room, and other data off-taker facilities.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering or electrical engineering.
• Minimum of 10 year of hands‑on experience in designing automation assembly machineries.
• Master’s degree is a Plus.
• Familiarity with PLC hardware selection and programming.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and other computer software.
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills.
• Experience selecting and integrating automation hardware including pneumatics, electric actuators/servos, sensors, and basic guarding/safety components.
• Working knowledge of machine design elements: linear motion components, bearings, cams, springs, gearboxes, couplings, and fastener best practices.
• Experience designing precision tooling and fixturing (nests, locators, clamps, press tools, insertion guides, crimp applicator interfaces, changeover tooling)
• Strong ability with software testing and validation.
• Bilingual -English and Spanish
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive Compensation
• Participation in the annual bonus program
• 401K and company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company Life Insurance
• Short & Long-term disability
• Paid Time Off (e.g., Vacation Benefits, Company Holidays, Sick Leave Benefits, Personal Days)

Bel will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.