Manager of electrical & automation (Zapopan)

Overview

Automation Manager: leads the planning, design, and implementation of automated technologies and systems (PLC, robotics, RPA) to maximize operational efficiency, increase productivity, improve product quality, reduce operating costs and human errors.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronic, Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Systems.
• Desirable: Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Management.
• Minimum 4-6 years in development, automation, robotics, or IT, focused on RPA (Ui Path, Automation Anywhere) or industrial automation (PLC, SCADA, HMI).

Technical Knowledge

• Proficiency in PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), industrial robotics, SCADA systems, HMI, industrial networks, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Design Software: knowledge of CAD tools, SolidWorks or simulation software.
• Programming: expertise in Python or Java; experience with RPA tools.
• Systems Integration: ability to integrate REST APIs, LLMs (Open AI, Anthropic), and tools such as Python or Power Automate with existing business systems (CRMs, ERPs) through APIs.
• Emerging Technologies: understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and industrial IoT.

Responsibilities & Functions

• Design and implement automation and instrumentation engineering projects involving levels, pressures, flows, and Siemens/Allen‑Bradley PLCs.
• Analyze current production to identify areas for improvement and increase productivity through technological solutions.
• Plan, budget, and supervise the project schedule from basic engineering to commissioning.
• Define preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans to ensure equipment availability.
• Lead, train, and coordinate engineers, technicians, and external contractors.
• Ensure systems comply with safety, quality, and industrial standards.

Additional Skills

• Project management from opportunity identification to implementation and post‑implementation support.
• Team leadership and management of technical staff (engineers, developers).
• Analysis and optimization: process mapping, data analysis, workflow improvement, simulation (2D/3D).
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma.
• Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial networks (PROFIBUS, PROFINET).
• Robotics and hardware: sensors, actuators for machinery operation.

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