The automation and control engineer primary responsibilities include:
- An automation and control engineer designs and manages all the machinery involved in the production process.
- Automation engineers facilitate software and hardware solutions to integrate all and contribute to process automation.
- Finding automation potential in software/hardware processes.
- Automation Engineer delivers automated solutions for software processes.
- Simplify and automate production process.
- The automation engineer will also have the responsibility of overseeing all the technology he has created/implemented.
- Modelling, simulation, and control of production processes.
- Projection and implementation of instrumentation measurements, sensors, and algorithms.
- Leading in the planning and design of automation solutions.
- Creation of the technical and economic feasibility study of the solutions it develops.
- Standardization and verification of quality control (quality control testing).
**SKILLS**:
- Extensive knowledge of Automation engineering (Mechanical approach).
- Extensive knowledge of Automation engineering (Software approach).
- Solid works knowledge is a must.
- Windows and MS Office handling (Advanced).
- Expertise with test harness design fabrication for power supplies connectivity.
- Expertise of safety tests (Hi-pot, Leakage, GC, etc).
- Expertise of safety measures and devices. (Light curtains,



emergency stop, safety equipment, etc.)
- IoT knowledge
- Digital communication protocols (RS232, USART, UART, SPI, I2C, SMEMA, others) knowledge.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic circuits.
- Knowledge of Technical English (> 90%).
- Advanced programming knowledge and skill. (C++, C#, VB, Assembly Code, etc).
- Statistical tools are a must (Measurement system analysis, Control charts, ANOVA, T-student, Cpk, etc).
- Continuous flow production method.
**EXPERIENCE**:
**Essential**:
- 7+ years’ experience in automation projects demonstrable (Hardware and Software).
- 7+ years’ experience as engineering team leader.
- Green belt certified.
- Statistical data analysis experience is a must.
**EDUCATION**:
**Essential**:
- Bachelor’s degree (Electronic engineering).
**Desirable**:
- Master in Automation desirable.
**LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS**:
- Continuous Improvement mind set.
- Fact-based.
- Strong Logic, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Customer Oriented.
- Integrity and discipline.
- Teamwork.
- Learning and Innovation vocation.
- Fast-acting judgment.
- Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**:
- Willing to travel
- Valid US Visa
- Valid Passport

📌 Automation and Control Engineer (Mexicali)
🏢 Advanced Energy Industries
📍 Mexicali