Automation Engineer

Description

Job Summary: Design, implement, and optimize industrial automation and control systems, ensuring efficiency, safety, and continuity in production processes. Key Highlights: 1. Design and development of industrial automation and control systems. 2. Programming and maintenance of PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems. 3. Opportunities for improvement and emerging technologies in Industry 4.0. **Job Objective:** Design, implement, maintain, and optimize industrial automation and control systems, ensuring efficiency, safety, reliability, and continuity of production processes. **Duties and Responsibilities:** * Design and develop automation and control systems for industrial processes. * Program, configure, and maintain **PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems**. * Integrate sensors, actuators, frequency inverters, and other control devices. * Conduct commissioning, testing, and validation of automated systems. * Diagnose and resolve faults in control systems and automated equipment. * Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation systems. * Analyze production processes and identify opportunities for automation and improvement. * Develop solutions to increase productivity, reduce costs, and minimize downtime. * Prepare and update electrical diagrams, layouts, technical documentation, and operation manuals. * Coordinate automation projects with engineering, maintenance, production, and IT teams. * Supervise vendors and contractors during equipment installation and commissioning. * Ensure compliance with industrial safety regulations and technical standards. * Conduct functional tests and verify performance of implemented systems. * Monitor performance indicators and propose continuous improvement actions. * Research and evaluate new automation technologies, robotics, and Industry 4\.0\. * Provide technical support and training to operators and maintenance personnel. **Requirements:** * Professional degree in Automation Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. * Experience in industrial process automation and control. * Solid knowledge of **PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, sensors, actuators, and control systems**. * Experience with platforms such as **Siemens, Allen\-Bradley, Schneider Electric**, or equivalent. * Knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols. * Ability to interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams. * Diagnostic, analytical, and technical problem-solving skills. * Knowledge of industrial safety and applicable standards. * Ability to work on multidisciplinary projects and under pressure. * Excellent communication and teamwork skills. * Proficiency in Spanish and technical English, preferably. Salary: $3\.900\.000 per month Work Location: On-site employment