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ALTEN Mexico

Engineering and technology consulting services

Automation Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLeon, Guanajuato, MexicoIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Control and Automation, or a related field.
  • Experience programming and diagnosing Allen-Bradley PLCs using Studio 5000, including Ladder, SFC, and Structured Text.
  • Knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal V15.1, including Safety, S7, and WinCC.
  • Experience with FactoryTalk View and HMI systems.
  • Knowledge of Motion Control, including Kinetix 5700 and Control Techniques.
  • Experience with Ethernet/IP and Profinet communication protocols.
  • Ability to interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams.
  • Experience with frequency drives, including Control Techniques, Lenze, PowerFlex, and Connected Components Workbench.
  • Knowledge of industrial hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Intermediate technical English for reading and writing technical documentation.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems, think logically, focus on results, work in multidisciplinary teams, communicate with technical and operational personnel, work under pressure in manufacturing environments, and contribute proactively to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Support commissioning of industrial machinery, including installation, startup, validation, and equipment handover according to acceptance protocols.
  • Analyze process and equipment failures and prepare technical reports covering root cause, operating conditions, and proposed solutions to prevent recurrence.
  • Create and analyze process trends, historical charts, and operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Adjust and optimize control parameters, variable-frequency drives, and servos to improve performance and productivity.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues in industrial Ethernet/IP and Profinet networks, including Point I/O and Armor Block devices.
  • Implement improvements to increase the robustness of operating cycles and reduce cycle times.
  • Provide technical support during engineering modifications and automation system upgrades.
  • Duplicate, back up, and standardize control programs across similar equipment.
  • Update electrical diagrams and technical documentation following field modifications.
  • Keep simulators, automation programs, and programming standards current.
  • Debug and clean PLC programs by removing obsolete or unused code.
  • Translate and update HMI interfaces, alarms, and operational messages so end users can understand them.
  • Train and provide technical support to production and maintenance personnel on failures, corrective actions, and operating best practices.

Desired Qualifications

  • Certifications or DC-3/DC-2 credentials related to electrical work, Arc Flash, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

About the Company

ALTEN Mexico

Engineering and technology consulting services

ALTEN Mexico provides engineering and technology consulting services by supplying highly specialized engineers who embed within client teams to work on complex projects. The way it works is by offering a flexible pool of talent for research and development needs, allowing clients to access experts without committing to permanent hires. The company differentiates itself through a focus on embedded engineering consultants, serving sectors like telecommunications, aerospace, and information systems, and by expanding its reach via organic growth and acquisitions across Europe and globally. Its goal is to help clients access top engineering expertise efficiently while growing the business through deliberate geographic and service expansion.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Founded
1988

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