Ingeniero de Automatización

1. Purpose of Position.  

Collaborate with the design, development, and implementation of automated solutions that optimize operational efficiency, enhance product quality, and contribute to the overall growth and success of the company. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will play a crucial role in identifying opportunities for process automation, creating innovative solutions, and assisting in the maintenance and continuous improvement of existing automated systems. 

1. Major responsibilities and tasks of the position. 

General:          

• Individual contributor and team member with participation in all tasks related to the assigned Business Unit/Area, Plant, Division, Function 
• Team player assigned on projects and programs, constant process monitoring and data gathering 
• Assist in designing and developing automation solutions, including coding automation routines, and configuring robotic processes 
• Contribute to the integration of automated systems with existing infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation and data flow 
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of automation solutions to ensure reliability and accuracy 
• Assist in the documentation of automation processes, including workflow diagrams, technical specifications, and user manuals 
• Participate in cross-functional teams to understand requirements, gather feedback, and implement improvements to automated processes 
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in automation engineering to drive continuous learning and innovation  
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of existing automated systems, responding to issues and implementing updates as necessary 
• Coach Bands AA 

Main activities but no limited: 

• Execute tasks on projects generate Automation designs and successful equipment implementations  
• Sustains and improve automation project cost, quality, and capability  
• Generates BOMS, Design documentation packages, support documents, and all verifications for new Automation and Fixturing equipment, assure successful manufacturing installation through EEM, MOC, Safety Validations, Ergonomics etc 
• Role includes individual contributor and project work-stream activities, such as leading DESGN projects, capital tracking, task follow up, status preparation, data communication, tollgates preparation, implementation control, data generation etc.  
• Project Management, team Member and work stream Project leader on all assigned Automation projects  
• Audits Received goods Scope of work/ technical scope Compliance, to assure specified requirements and specs are meet, provides full SISTEMA, Ergo and SOW Compliance Report 
• Utilize statistical tools, engineering data, and DMAIC/DESGN/Lean/MEE/TRIZ methodologies to deploy and validate Automation solutions 
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles and methods to resolve challenges, support problem-solving in manufacturing, including root cause identification and resolution, aligned with documentation policies  
• Participate in solution implementation related to process issues on Customer Notifications 
• Document safety and ergonomic analysis on designed operations and processes  
• Implement Safety and Ergonomic improvements on Designed areas 
• Executes mechanical, electrical, electromechanical design generation / validation, provides feedback report 
• Propose and implement iKaizen and Safety iKaizen (ergonomic devices and processes) to enable a safe work environment; support and perform 5S implementation in work area to achieve Plant goal 
• Participate as a T1 CSC when required 
• Executes, fabrication, off-line integration, testing, production start-up support, training of plant personnel and technology transfer 
• Supports and monitors solutions to Automation and fixturing implementation. 
• Supports Automation and operational equipment qualifications and initial training  
• Leads prototype integrations, works with technical support. 

1. Internal and External Customers 

1. Internal.  

 Process, Maintenance, Safety, Divisional Engineerig  

1. External  

Vendors , integrators , suppliers 

1. Personnel Directed.  None  

5. Minimum Knowledge and Skill Requirements. 

1. Education.  

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree or higher in relevant discipline 
• Bilingual (English and Spanish),  

1. Work Experience 

• 2-4 years required, 1 years desired of experience in Process/Manufacturing engineering, Quality, NPI or Product Engineering in a multi-product manufacturing environment using Statistical Process Control or/ and Quality Control & Risk Assessment 
• 1 year Experience in programming PLC (AB RSLogix, Controllogix, Siemens S7 and G&L)  At least one system 
• 1 year of Equipment Development /Troubleshooting experience 

1. Competencies 

• Programming languages  
• Automation tools 
• Process understanding  
• Problem solving  
• Teamwork  
• Continuous learning  
• Analytical thinking 
• Communication Skills  

1. Additional Skills.  

• DMAIC Yellow/Green Belt Training 
• Working knowledge of manufacturing Process Control, Manufacturing instructions and process documentation is recommended 
• Project management or Task Tracking methods  
• RCA Sigma Tools demonstrated knowledge  
• Statistical understanding Process Capability, deviation, Measurement System Analysis 
• Professional knowledge of MS Office (particularly MS Excel software, MS Word, SPC XL desired, Visual Basic a plus) 
• Basic Knowledge of Minitab, SPC or equivalent statistical software  
• Good communication skills required 
• Must be Data Driven, able to work in a team environment, while being capable of working independently in a dynamic, business/manufacturing environment. Community of practice      
• HMI programming 
• Ability to program in ladder logic 
• Understanding of electrical implementation practices, control systems integration, controls architectures, PLC’s, electro-mechanical drive systems, vision system 
• Understanding electrical schematics and prints  
• Mechanical design 
• Integration and troubleshooting of electrical control panels