- Lead automation and operational transformation initiatives
- Strategic role with impact across two international sites

Sobre nuestro cliente

Our client is a leading manufacturing company in the life sciences industry, recognized for its innovation, quality standards, and continuous investment in advanced technologies. The organization is currently undergoing a strong growth phase, with a clear focus on automation, operational excellence, and digital transformation.

Descripción

- Lead the automation strategy and execution across two manufacturing sites (Mexico and the United States)
- Drive standardization and scalability of automation processes across both plants
- Manage automation projects from concept to implementation, ensuring timing, cost, and quality targets are met
- Oversee PLC, HMI, SCADA, and control systems integration and optimization
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, downtime reduction, and OEE improvement
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (especially within a life sciences environment)
- Evaluate and implement new automation technologies and industry best practices
- Lead, develop, and mentor the automation engineering team




- Travel frequently between both locations to ensure alignment, implementation, and performance of automation initiatives

Perfil buscado

A successful Automation Manager should have:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field)
- +8 years of experience in automation within a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience leading automation projects and technical teams
- Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens preferred), HMI, SCADA systems
- Experience with robotics, vision systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies is highly desirable
- Solid understanding of industrial networks and control systems architecture
- Experience in regulated industries is a strong plus
- Advanced English level required
- High level of adaptability, resilience, and willingness to travel frequently between Mexico and the U.S.

Qué Ofrecemos

- Opportunity to lead automation transformation in a growing and innovative company
- High visibility role within the organization
- Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies
- Competitive compensation and benefits package, open to relocate candidates from other Mexican States.

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📌 Automation Manager (Tijuana)
🏢 Michael Page International México Reclutamiento Especializado S. A. De C. V
📍 Tijuana