Automation Engineer with Mechanical Design and Project Management

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful inclusive and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but dont meet every bullet point we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth were looking to add an Automation Engineer with Mechanical Design and Project Management skills located in Guadalajara North Campus.

Reporting to the Automation Manager the Automation Engineer will be responsible for leading and supporting automation projects from concept through implementation combining strong mechanical design capabilities hands-on automation experience and proven project management discipline.

What a typical day looks like:

• Design engineer and modify automation equipment tooling fixtures mechanical assemblies and applications to automate manufacturing processes.

• Develop mechanical concepts 3D models detailed drawings BOMs technical manuals training documentation preventive maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes.

• Lead automation projects through key phases including scope definition supplier engagement design review build debug FAT installation SAT and production ramp-up.

• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Manufacturing Engineering Operations Quality Maintenance Suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are completed on time.

• Apply automation knowledge including robotics motion systems pneumatics sensors machine vision safety systems controls integration and industrial equipment commissioning.

• Drive technical problem solving risk mitigation root cause analysis corrective actions and continuous improvement for automation equipment performance uptime safety and quality.

The experience were looking to add to our team:

• Advanced English communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams suppliers and stakeholders.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Automation Industrial Engineering Robotics or related technical field.

• Strong mechanical design skills including 3D CAD modeling detailed mechanical drawings tolerance analysis fixture/tooling design equipment layout and design for Automation.

• Experience in automation equipment design integration debug validation and deployment within manufacturing environments.

• Proven Project Management capabilities including scope definition timeline development milestone tracking supplier follow-up risk management action item closure and status reporting.

• Ability to coordinate internal resources suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver automation projects aligned with safety quality capacity cost and schedule expectations.

• Knowledge of equipment safety machine guarding ergonomics maintainability reliability and continuous improvement principles for automated manufacturing systems.

What youll receive for the great work you provide:

• Pantry vouchers

• Saving Fund

• Christmas bonus

• Holiday bonus

• Medical Insurance

• Life Insurance

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

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