Automation manager (Zapopan)

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

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Electronic, Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Systems.
• Desirable: Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Management.

Experience

• Minimum 4-6 years in development, automation, robotics, or IT, focused on RPA (Ui Path, Automation Anywhere) or industrial automation (PLC, SCADA, HMI).
• Project Management (End-to-End): Ability to lead from opportunity identification (discovery) to implementation and post-implementation support.
• AI and Software Integration: Experience in integrating REST APIs, LLMs (Open AI, Anthropic), and tools such as Python or Power Automate to automate administrative or software processes.
• Team Leadership: Management of technical staff (engineers, developers).

Technical Knowledge

• Deep knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMI), supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA), and industrial networks (such as PROFIBUS or PROFINET).
• Robotics and Hardware: Management of automation systems, robotics, sensors, and actuators for machinery operation.
• Software and Programming: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java, and experience with robotic process automation (RPA) tools.
• Systems Integration: Ability to integrate technological tools with existing business systems (CRMs, ERPs) through APIs.
• Analysis and Optimization: Ability to perform process mapping, data analysis, and improve workflows, as well as experience in 2D and 3D simulation.
• Regulations and Safety: Familiarity with industrial safety standards and best practices for risk management Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma.

Responsibilities and Functions

• Design and Implementation: Develop and execute automation and instrumentation engineering projects (levels, pressures, flows, Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs).
• Process Optimization: Analyze current production to identify areas for improvement and increase productivity through technological solutions.
• Project Management: Plan, budget, and supervise the project schedule, from basic engineering to commissioning.
• Industrial Maintenance: Define preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans to ensure equipment availability.
• Team Leadership: Lead, train, and coordinate engineers, technicians, and external contractors.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that systems comply with safety, quality, and industrial standards.