Automation and Controls Engineer

Engineering Monterrey, NL, Mexico


Description

Position at Alten Mexico

In Mexico we are registered and certificated to provide engineering services as specialized services company.
Welcome to the Engineer’s home ALTEN!


THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

  • Interpret equipment specifications into detailed designs and BOMs
  • Interpret mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements (Creo)
  • Develop electrical design, schematics and drawings
  • Develop system design software
  • Define equipment required to achieve requirements of equipment specification
  • Prepare detailed equipment electrical designs while integrating mechanical design, control systems and system design software
  • Plan and provide detailed training on equipment design, maintenance and troubleshooting to various customer skill
  • Support of existing equipment designs and production issues will be required both locally and at various sites globally
  • Maintains up to date knowledge of equipment technologies and utilizes this knowledge to specify and develop innovative solutions
  • Utilize continuous improvement methodology to improve internal industrial processes
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
  • 10+ years experience in automation industry or high volume manufacturing environment
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Basic PLC programming (Unity, ProWORX, SoMachine)
  • Basic configuring and designing HMI systems
  • Familiar with vision systems (Cognex, Keyence)
  • Familiar with motion controllers and actuators (IAI, Yasakawa)
  • Strong command of system design software (LabVIEW, TestStand, C++, etc)
  • Prior schematic capture/PCB generation experience in CAD software
  • Exposure to various test equipment architectures (VXI, PXI, Rack and Stack, etc)
  • Strong knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet, CAN, Profibus)
  • Electronic circuit knowledge: digital, analog, power and high voltage
  • Experience with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Basic understanding of UL61010-1 Standard, NFPA 79, National Electric Code
TRAVEL:
  • Travel required (domestic and international based on project assignment)

CRITICAL BEHAVIORS:

  • Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal)
  • Proven ability to work successfully in a multicultural virtual environment across various functions (design engineering, purchasing, quality, marketing, finance, mfg operations and others)
  • Proven ability to influence and convince through negotiation
  • Motivated self-starter, who able to work in parallel on multiple projects
  • Facilitator to drive problem solving and troubleshooting activities
  • Work with minimal supervision

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