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Flex

Global contract manufacturer offering design engineering

Automation Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGuadalajara, Jalisco, MexicoIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree is required, along with related experience in a similar role.
  • Advanced English proficiency is required.
  • Experience programming PLCs and using robots, including OMRON, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, and Siemens systems, is required.
  • Experience with equipment measurement inspection using Keyence is required.
  • Knowledge of electrical design for automation improvements is required.
  • Experience with new equipment validation and vendor contact is required.
  • Ability to develop strategic relationships with clients and vendors is required.

Responsibilities

  • Specify, design, install, and maintain automation equipment, tooling, and applications to meet required specifications.
  • Take ownership of automation projects throughout their life cycle, from concept and feasibility through fabrication, testing, and production.
  • Define, develop, and deploy automation at Flex sites, and design equipment and workspace layouts for efficiency and safety.
  • Design and engineer moderate and complex automation equipment, tooling, and applications.
  • Prepare requests for quotations, solicit quotations from automation suppliers, and evaluate them for the best combination of technical solution, cost, and timing.
  • Develop project budgets and schedules, manage projects to remain within them, and prepare cost evaluations and financial justifications for automation.
  • Conduct equipment design reviews and provide design guidance to suppliers.
  • Manage automation suppliers through all project phases.
  • Provide on-site support during machine build, debugging, testing, and qualification.
  • Supervise installation and testing to verify that requirements and specifications are met.
  • Draft qualification protocols and support equipment qualification activities.
  • Develop manufacturing solutions that balance manual, semi-automated, and fully automated processes; evaluate and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow.
  • Implement cost-effective automation solutions.
  • Support automation needs for new product development, facilitate assembly processes by implementing assembly cells and automated equipment at the new product introduction stage, and ensure development timelines are met.
  • Interface with customers and functional owners on product development issues related to automation; conduct design-for-automation examinations and provide detailed recommendations.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide status reports according to the established schedule.
  • Prepare and maintain documentation related to automation equipment operation.

About the Company

Flex

Global contract manufacturer offering design engineering

Flex is a global manufacturing partner that designs, engineers, manufactures, and manages the supply chain for products across diverse industries. Its offering starts with product design and engineering, followed by manufacturing and testing, and extends to sourcing, logistics, and end-to-end delivery of finished goods. Unlike many players that focus on a single niche, Flex provides end-to-end, globally integrated services across multiple industries, leveraging a large worldwide network and scalable operations. The company’s goal is to help customers bring products to market quickly and efficiently by handling development, manufacturing, and supply chain management at scale.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
1969

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