Automation Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026. Flex scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Automation Engineer located in Aguascalientes
What a typical day looks like:
- Lead automation projects from concept, design, validation, and implementation in manufacturing environments.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency through automation technologies.
- Develop and integrate PLC-controlled systems, robotics, AMRs, and Cobots into production processes.
- Design and implement pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and mechanical automation solutions.
- Create connections between information inputs, controllers, sensors, and production outputs.
- Develop and execute tests, simulations, and validations to ensure systems perform as intended.
- Design fixtures, gages, and poka-yoke solutions to improve process capability and product quality.
- Monitor automation systems performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Troubleshoot equipment, automation systems, and manufacturing process issues through root cause analysis.
- Manage safety systems, motor controls, drives, communication networks, and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to support manufacturing requirements.
- Maintain technical documentation including BoMs, specifications, work instructions, and engineering drawings.
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
- Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong experience in automation engineering within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading and managing automation projects.
- Experience in process and state of work development.
- Expertise in Bill of Materials (BoM) structuring.
- Strong focus on maintaining systems integrity and reliability.
- In-depth knowledge of automation equipment design and integration.
- Experience with pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems.
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and control systems.
- Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
- Familiarity with Design for Excellence (DFX) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Knowledge and practical application of Poka-Yoke methodologies.
- Experience in the design and implementation of fixtures and gages.
- Proficient skills in robotic automation and industrial robotics integration.
- Experience working with Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) and/or Collaborative Robots (Cobots).
- Strong background in mechanical engineering.
- Experience in the design and development of mechanical systems.
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:
- Competitive Salary.
- Life & Medical insurance.
- Christmas Bonus.
- Food Coupons.
- Saving Fund.
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