ELECTRONICS/CONTROLS ENGINEER - MEX

If you are an Electronics / Controls Engineering Technician or Technologist looking for an opportunity to grow and build a foundation of skills in the Automation Industry, Humber Automated Systems has an exciting opportunity for you! Humber Automated Systems is an Engineering Systems Design and Integration Firm. We specialize in Automotive Manufacturing Turn-Key Automation Engineering solutions and are recognized by the world’s leading car manufacturers with operations throughout North America. With our headquarters in Windsor, Canada and Michigan, USA, we offer specialized controls systems design, electrical controls & blueprint design, PLC & robotics controls design and startup integration. We take the project from Design and Blueprints through to startup integration and Material Launch.

The ideal engineer is methodical and perseverant. Technical problem solving in controls, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems is part of your fundamental training at school and/or in any previous job experience. Based in our Mexico location, you will work with other team members to solve engineering challenges and implement new technologies within the industrial automation field using controls systems and robotic systems. Meeting with customers and offering solution‑driven feedback is part of the Humber culture that distinguishes our engineers on the floor and in design. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an integrated solutions team.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PLC based control systems and edit, debug and troubleshoot PLCs.
• Provide technical assistance during and after installation of automation cells focusing on electrical control systems, electrical blueprints, tag verification, PLC & robotics checks.
• Systems integration; safety PLC, robotics, electronics & network start‑up and commissioning of turn‑key automated cells.
• Modification of PLC & robotic programming for performance improvements, including throughput and cycle time enhancement of existing systems through detailed analysis and reporting.
• Assist plant production.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• Technician / Technologist diploma in a related field – electrical, mechanical, software engineering.
• Ability to read electrical & pneumatic schematics and verify connections.
• Knowledge of control systems theory and PLC controls. Allen‑Bradley PLCs & Siemens HMIs.
• Programming ladder logic & HMI for cell, cylinder tooling, robotics and conveyor control.
• Troubleshooting communication networks using DeviceNet & Ethernet‑IP technologies.
• Effective and comfortable in team‑oriented environments.
• Effective independent and self‑started attitude.
• Flexible when faced with dynamic engineering challenges.
• Ability to work & travel to the USA & Canada.

Preferred Additional Experience & Skills

• 5 years of controls systems and commissioning experience.
• General Motors GCCS & GCCH certifications.
• Electrical CAD design in EPLAN P‑8.
• Proven leadership skills working in a team environment.
• Strong customer service attitude.

Hours

• 40 – 60 hours per week.
• Overtime after 40 hours.
• Shift work required.

Benefits

• Dental insurance.
• Extended medical insurance (e.g., prescription drugs, medical services and equipment).

Vacation

• 2 weeks PTO.