Automation Engineer – Relocation to the United States

(Various manufacturing plant locations)

Salary Range: $60,000 – $80,000 MXN per month, including accommodation and vehicle as part of the assignment package.

Mandatory Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree and Professional License (Cédula Profesional) – Mandatory.
- Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, or related fields.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial automation.
- Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, DCS, and HMI.
- Full availability to relocate to the United States.
- Advanced conversational English skills.

Technical Specialization (Required expertise in one or more areas):

- Manufacturing & Precision Assembly: Experience with welding cells, technical fastening/bolting, and production line management.
- Logistics & Automated Warehousing: Expertise in stacker cranes, ASRS systems, and industrial conveyor belts.
- Autonomous Units: Fleet control for AMRs and AGVs integrated with optical or laser navigation technology.

Role Description

Are you an Automation Engineer looking to gain international experience?

We are recruiting professionals to join industrial automation projects across various manufacturing plants in the United States.

We fully manage the work visa process so you can focus entirely on your professional development.

Key Technical Responsibilities

- Industrial Robotics: Expertise in route configuration, technical support, and preventive maintenance for FANUC, ABB, KUKA, and Yaskawa controllers.
- Automation & HMI: Specialist in PLC logic, SCADA environments, and interface design (Allen-Bradley, Siemens platforms, among others).
- Vision Systems: Implementation and fine-tuning of advanced optical inspection tools (Cognex, Keyence, iRVision).
- Quality & Validation:



Management of Gage R&R; metrics and validation of industrial systems under GAMP 5 regulations using IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols.

Core Duties & Main Activities

- Startup & Commissioning: Lead the implementation and expansion of end-to-end automated systems, covering everything from signal mapping to Line Clearance validation under safe operating conditions.
- Technical Support & Crisis Resolution: Provide immediate troubleshooting for floor contingencies through root cause analysis, ensuring continuous operations and strict adherence to LOTO protocols.
- System Integration: Plan and integrate peripheral stations (sensors, electrical, and mechanical components) into active processes to minimize plant downtime.
- Optimization & Quality: Maintain accuracy in optical inspection tools, correcting illumination deviations or detection errors to stabilize quality metrics.
- Validation Protocols: Document and execute industrial testing cycles (IQ, OQ, PQ) to secure technical certification and end-user buy-off.

What We Offer

- Fully covered visa sponsorship, including end-to-end management and support throughout the process.
- Health insurance and benefits meeting U.S. standards.
- Included accommodation and vehicle for the duration of the assignment (shared).
- International professional development, with support for Master's degree studies and specialized programs.
- Job stability backed by our strong general presence and a constant pipeline of projects across multiple industries.
- Possibility of family relocation, depending on the specific project.

Position Details

- Employment Type: Full-time
- Contract Type: Permanent contract / Option for an indefinite contract based on performance

Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo, Por tiempo indeterminado

Sueldo: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 al mes

Beneficios:

- Opción a contrato indefinido

Lugar de trabajo: On the road

📌 Ingeniero de Automatización bilingue (Sonora)
🏢 ALFRA Lean Advisors
📍 Sonora