we are seeking a dynamic automation engineer to support our client. This role involves designing, executing, and delivering technical support for automation systems in both project and bid proposal environments, including control architecture, plc/scada programming, commissioning, and system troubleshooting. The idóneo candidate will combine strong automation engineering expertise with cross-functional collaboration and customer-facing skills to deliver reliable, safe, and compliant solutions for hygienic process industries.

key responsibilities:

- design and execute automation solutions, including system architecture, control philosophies, fds/dds specifications, and network configurations.
- program and configure plcs, hmis, and scada applications (rockwell, wonderware), and manage interfaces with mes, erp, and i/o systems.
- perform design calculations, software simulations, fat, and cat to ensure functional alignment with quality, schedule, and budget targets.
- ensure solution compliance with functional safety, risk assessments, design reviews, and applicable local regulations.
- coordinate with process, electrical, and supply chain teams to align design specifications,



functional requirements, and panel i/o allocations.
- support site execution, commissioning activities, snag resolution, handover, and user/o&m; manual preparation.
- provide pre-sales technical support for customer meetings, site surveys, feasibility studies, and proposal/quotation reviews.

requirements:

- bachelor's degree in electrical, automation, or related engineering field.
- proven experience in automation execution within hygienic industries (food & beverage, pharmaceutical).
- hands-on experience with rockwell (studio5000 / controllogix) and wonderware intouch is required.
- knowledge of siemens systems (tia portal, s7, simaticnet) is preferred; c++, c#, visual studio, or sap experience is a plus.
- understanding of control requirements for common hygienic processes (e.g., cip, pasteurization) is desirable.
- fluent in english (written and spoken).
- excellent communication, analytical, and cross-functional problem-solving skills.
- availability for periodic travel to customer sites.

location:

mexico, remote work

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📌 Automation engineer (México)
🏢 Hires LATAM
📍 México