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Ingredion

Global provider of starches, sweeteners, ingredients

Automation Engineer

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Control, Instrumentation, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in industrial automation, control systems, or instrumentation.
  • Experience working in manufacturing environments or industrial processes.
  • Knowledge and experience with PLCs, preferably Allen Bradley ControlLogix.
  • Experience with SCADA systems, DCS, industrial instrumentation, and industrial communication networks.
  • Knowledge of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Intermediate-to-advanced English proficiency.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with different organizational areas.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Leadership and influence skills.
  • Organization, planning, and results orientation.
  • Interest in professional development and growth toward leadership positions.

Responsibilities

  • Administer, maintain, and optimize industrial automation systems, including PLCs, SCADA, HMI, DCS, and industrial networks.
  • Ensure the availability and reliability of control systems supporting manufacturing operations.
  • Coordinate and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities related to automation and instrumentation.
  • Participate in capital investment projects (CAPEX), providing technical support for automation and control systems.
  • Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.
  • Manage backups, updates, and lifecycle strategies for automation hardware and software.
  • Drive continuous improvement projects focused on safety, operational efficiency, productivity, and asset reliability.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and operational performance standards.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to technical and maintenance personnel.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience leading technical projects or coordinating work teams.

About the Company

Ingredion

Global provider of starches, sweeteners, ingredients

Ingredion provides global ingredient solutions by selling starches, sweeteners, and other ingredients to food, beverage, animal nutrition, and industrial manufacturers. Its portfolio includes corn-based starches, glucose and high-fructose corn syrups, dextrose, and specialty ingredients like plant-based proteins and hydrocolloids that add texture, sweetness, and stability to products. The company differentiates itself with a broad global footprint, diverse product lines, and ongoing R&D aligned with trends such as clean-label, non-GMO, and plant-based products, while pricing is influenced by raw material costs like corn. Its goal is to support a wide range of customers with reliable ingredient solutions through a scalable supply chain and continuous product development."} # final_result

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Westchester, IL
Founded
1906

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