Sr Staff Engineer - Automation
Location: San Luis de la Paz / Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato.
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the supervision of the Supvr- Plant Engineering/Maintenance, this position is responsible for developing, maintaining and leading project‐engineering programs in order to keep the automated equipment in good operating conditions, through preventive and corrective maintenance.
Moreover, it is responsible for the proper function of the automated equipment, such as PLC's, Robots, Drives and Sensors.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure the correct operation of the control programs according to production necessities.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for control devices to avoid malfunctions or delays.
Maintain and solve problems of all plant equipment, such as PLC's (Siemens, Allen Bradley and Omron), Robots (Fanuc, Gaiotto), Drives, sensors and instrumentation.
Support manufacturing improvement through KOS and maintain a safe work environment.
Design and build small machines to improve production work and reduce Takt Time.
Advise and/or respond to automation problems on a 24‐hour basis as needed.
Perform the assignments established by the Supervisor to maintain plant equipment in good operating conditions.
Control and document all backups and changes of programs.
Update and monitor software licenses.
Stay aware of obsolescence of components, PLCs or instrumentation in automated systems to prepare replacements when needed.




RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS
Supervisory Relationships:
Reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Organization Relationships:
Frequent contact with all Process Engineers.
Frequent contact with all Production and Maintenance Foremen.
Frequent contact with all General Supervisors.
Frequent contact with Superintendent Pottery.
External Business Relationship:
Frequent contact with tooling and machine vendors.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Engineer Degree, five years work experience in manufacturing operation.
Experience with PLC's (Siemens, Allen Bradley and Omron), Robots (Fanuc, Gaiotto), Drives, sensors and instrumentation.
Broad knowledge in automated control devices and technologies.
Must have problem‐solving skills to provide quick solutions on control program failures and minimize equipment downtime.
Strong knowledge in electronics, instrumentation, pneumatic systems.
Microsoft Windows based software application proficiency.
It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
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Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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📌 Sr Staff Engineer - Automation - (Req72299) (México)
🏢 Sterling Kohler
📍 México