Senior Injection Process Technician – RoboticsGEST MEX ****El Marqués, Querétaro, MéxicoAbout the positionGEST MEX **** is looking for an experienced Senior Injection Process Technician – Robotics to join our new plastic injection manufacturing operation in El Marqués, Querétaro.This is a hands‐on technical position for an experienced injection molding specialist with strong process troubleshooting capabilities and practical experience with industrial robots.The successful candidate will work directly on injection molding machines, molds, peripherals and robotic cells, supporting production startup, process optimization and equipment reliability.Main ResponsibilitiesSet up, start up and optimize plastic injection molding processes.Perform mold changes and machine setup.Define and adjust injection parameters to achieve stable and repeatable production.Troubleshoot molding defects, cycle time deviations and process instability.Support new mold and new product trials.Perform root cause analysis for process and equipment‐related problems.Operate, teach and troubleshoot industrial robots used in injection molding cells.Modify robot positions, trajectories, offsets and basic programs.Troubleshoot robot alarms, I/O signals, EOAT and communication with injection molding machines.Recover robotic cells following faults, collisions or production interruptions.Support setup and troubleshooting of auxiliary equipment and peripherals.Work closely with Quality, Production and Maintenance teams.Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on cycle time, scrap reduction, OEE and process reliability.Train operators and junior technicians in injection molding and robotic cell operation.Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities when required.Maintain process parameters and technical documentation.Required ExperienceMinimum 5 years of hands‐on experience in plastic injection molding.Strong practical knowledge of injection molding process setup and troubleshooting.Experience with hydraulic and/or electric injection molding machines.Experience with industrial robotic systems in injection molding applications.Ability to perform robot teaching, position adjustment, recovery and basic programming.Experience troubleshooting EOAT, sensors, safety circuits and machine/robot interfaces.Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.Ability to work directly on the production floor and independently resolve technical issues.Availability to work in a manufacturing environment and support different production shifts when required.Preferred ExperienceExperience with one or more of the following will be highly valued:FANUC 6-axis robotsFANUC M-series robotsNetstal injection molding machinesSEPRO, Wittmann, Yushin or KUKA robotsScientific Molding / Decoupled MoldingRJG Master Molder methodologyHot runner systemsIML – In-Mold LabelingVision systemsServo-driven automationPLC and industrial I/O troubleshootingHigh-speed injection molding applicationsFood packaging or high-volume manufacturingProfileWe are looking for a strong hands‐on technician, not only a theoretical process engineer.The idóneo candidate is someone who can independently diagnose a molding problem, adjust the process, troubleshoot the robot and bring the production cell back into stable operation.Technical degree (TSU), engineering degree or equivalent practical experience will be considered.What We OfferPermanent position in a new manufacturing operation.Opportunity to participate directly in the startup and development of the El Marqués plant.Modern injection molding and robotic equipment.Competitive salary according to experience.Benefits above Mexican legal requirements.Grocery vouchers.Mobility support.Performance incentives.Opportunities for technical development and increasing responsibility as the operation grows.Location: El Marqués, Querétaro, MéxicoCompany: GEST MEX ****Department: Production / Injection MoldingPosition type: Full-time#J-*****-Ljbffr

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