Manufacturing Automation Specialist

The Manufacturing Automation Specialist serves as the plants technical expert for automation initiatives and is responsible for leading automation and modernization projects within manufacturing operations.

This role identifies automation opportunities in manual and semi-automated processes particularly in legacy equipment environments and manages assigned automation projects from concept through implementation and stabilization.

The position combines strong hands-on automation expertise with project management responsibility ensuring technical solutions are delivered on time within budget and aligned with plant manufacturing strategy and CAPEX roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

Automation & Technical Responsibilities

• Identify automation opportunities within manual and existing manufacturing processes.

• Develop automation concepts including controls architecture sensors actuators and system integration.

• Lead retrofit and modernization initiatives for legacy equipment.

• Support PLC upgrades HMI implementation and automation system improvements.

• Troubleshoot automation and control system issues on the shop floor.

• Improve equipment reliability safety ergonomics and productivity.

• Ensure automation solutions comply with corporate engineering and safety standards.

• Standardize automation solutions and maintain proper technical documentation.

• Act as plant subject matter expert for manufacturing automation systems.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Lead assigned automation projects from concept development through commissioning and ramp-up.

• Define technical scope specifications and project requirements.

• Support CAPEX justification and cost estimation for automation initiatives.

• Develop project timelines and ensure milestone tracking.

• Coordinate internal stakeholders (Manufacturing Engineering Maintenance Production Quality ESH).

• Manage external suppliers and system integrators during implementation.

• Monitor project budget risks and technical performance.

• Ensure successful handover to operations and maintenance teams.

• Provide project status updates to management as required.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Mechatronics Engineering Electrical Engineering Automation Engineering or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing automation environments.

• Proven experience managing technical or industrial automation projects.

• Strong hands-on PLC programming knowledge (Siemens Allen Bradley or equivalent).

• Experience working with manual processes and legacy manufacturing equipment.

• Experience coordinating suppliers or integrators.

• Strong troubleshooting capability in production environments.

• Understanding of industrial safety and machine standards.

Additional Information :

At Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time