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Flex

Global contract manufacturer offering design engineering

Automation Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGuadalajara, Jalisco, MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree is required, along with related experience.
  • A strong software development background focused on industrial automation solutions is required.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing automation systems in manufacturing environments is required.
  • Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 principles, including digital transformation and smart manufacturing, is required.
  • Proficiency in C#, Python, Visual Studio, .NET Framework or .NET Core, and REST API integration is required.
  • A strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software architecture is required.
  • Experience applying artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies to manufacturing processes is required.
  • Experience developing and supporting software applications for automated production systems is required.
  • Ability to lead technical automation projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams is required.
  • Experience integrating industrial equipment, software platforms, and manufacturing technologies is required.
  • Knowledge of real-time data acquisition, traceability systems, and manufacturing execution processes is required.
  • Experience developing dashboards, reporting tools, and operational analytics solutions is required.

Responsibilities

  • 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 quotation and solicit quotations from automation suppliers; evaluate supplier quotations for technical solution, cost, and timing.
  • Develop project budgets and schedules, manage projects to stay within them, and prepare 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, and testing or qualification.
  • Supervise installation and testing to verify that requirements and specifications are met.
  • Draft qualification protocols and support equipment qualification activities.
  • Develop manufacturing solutions combining manual, semi-automated, or 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 through assembly cells and automated equipment at the new product introduction stage, and meet development timelines.
  • 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • English proficiency is preferred.

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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