software Automation Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 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 Software Automation Engineer located in Guadalajara, South.
Reporting to theDirector, Business Excellence, Software Automation Engineer role will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing software solutions that enable seamless integration between manufacturing equipment, databases, and enterprise systems. This role focuses on creating robust connectivity between production machines and business systems to enhance data visibility, process automation, and manufacturing efficiency. The engineer will develop and maintain applications for data acquisition, machine monitoring, and process control using industrial communication protocols and modern software technologies. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement IIoT solutions, develop APIs for system integration, create data visualization dashboards, and optimize database performance for manufacturing applications. This position plays a critical role in the company's digital transformation and smart manufacturing initiatives.
What a typical day looks like:
- Design and develop software applications that connect manufacturing equipment to enterprise systems using industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, AMQP, MQTT, Profinet, EtherNet/IP)
- Create and maintain database applications and stored procedures in MySQL and MSSQL to manage production data
- Develop and implement RESTful APIs to facilitate integration between manufacturing systems and business applications
- Configure and troubleshoot data acquisition from PLCs and other automation controllers
- Design and implement data visualization dashboards using Tableau, PowerBI or similars tools to provide real-time insights into production metrics
- Work with Elasticsearch to index and search large volumes of manufacturing data
- Collaborate with automation engineers to implement IIoT solutions for remote monitoring and control
- Develop and optimize ETL(Extract Load & Transform) processes for data transformation and loading into enterprise systems
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues between machines and systems
- Document interfaces, API specifications, and system architectures
- Participate in cross-functional project meetings to ensure technology initiatives align with business requirements
- Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies in industrial connectivity and data management
- Train and mentor junior team members on machine connectivity technologies and best practices.
The experience we are looking to add to our team:
- BA/BS or equivalent work experience
- Mid seniority experience in industrial software development with focus on machine data, connectivity and system integration.
- Proficient in programming languages such as Python, C#, or Java with demonstrated experience in developing industrial applications.
- Strong knowledge of database technologies including MySQL, MSSQL, and data management practices.
- Experience with industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, Profinet, EtherNet/IP).
- Understanding of PLC programming concepts and data extraction techniques.
- Experience with RESTful API development and implementation.
- Knowledge of IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) principles and implementation.
- Use of development project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Watterfall, etc.)
- Software versioning management (Github, Dev Azure, other).
- Knowledge of development software frameworks.
- Familiarity with visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization platforms.
- Experience with Elasticsearch or similar data indexing and search technologies.
- Understanding of MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) concepts and integration.
- Knowledge of data processing, ETL pipelines, and data transformation techniques.
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles as they relate to industrial systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrates commitment to implement initiatives and contributes to team success.
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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