Automation Engineer

Job Summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner that helps market‑leading brands design, build, and deliver innovative products. We are looking for an Automation Engineer in Guadalajara, North to support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth. The role reports to the Process Engineering Manager and is responsible for designing, testing, and optimizing automated systems in mechanical and digital environments to improve processes, save costs, and achieve better outcomes in design, product, and processes.

Typical Day

• Design, program, and modify automation systems in PLC and HMI for production equipment.
• Implement control logic, sequences, interlocks, and fault diagnostics.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and industrial devices.
• Program, integrate, and commission industrial robots (6‑axis, SCARA, cobots).
• Optimize cycles, paths, and applications (pick & place, screw driving, dispensing, etc.).
• Execute technical implementation of automation projects.
• Perform commissioning, debugging, and ramp‑up of automated equipment.
• Develop technical documentation (manuals, SOW, troubleshooting guides).
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.

Experience & Qualifications

• BA/BS/MBA or equivalent work experience.
• Senior background in automation engineering.
• PLC programming and integration.
• Industrial pneumatics and electrical/electronic control.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing (SMT/PCBA).
• Use of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
• Required skills: PLC, pneumatics, electrical control, reading drawings, electronics manufacturing, diagnostics.
• Optional skills: MES integration, robotics/vision systems, industrial safety, Lean/continuous improvement, programming/software (C/C++/Python), databases (MySQL/MSSQL), 3D CAD design (SolidWorks, Inventor).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Life & medical insurance.
• Christmas bonus.
• Food coupons.
• Saving fund.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.

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