Automation Controls Technician

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Automation Controls Technician - Summary

An Automation Controls Technician plays a vital role in supporting the design, integration, installation, and maintenance of automated systems in a manufacturing environment. Under the guidance of Controls Engineers, this technician ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable performance of automation equipment, helping minimize downtime and support continuous production.

General Responsibilities:
Hands-on assembly and wiring of automation control panels.

Installation of field devices, including sensors, pneumatic actuators, valves, safety light curtains, limit switches, and vision cameras.

Assist in the setup and commissioning of PLCs, HMIs, and machine vision systems.

Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and vision-related issues.

Support during production runs to maintain equipment reliability and address issues quickly.

Ensure compliance with safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

Technical Tasks:
Read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and vision system diagrams to assemble and wire systems correctly.

Perform functional testing on components and full systems to validate performance.

Help with camera alignment, calibration, and adjusting parameters like exposure and lighting.

Contribute to the mechanical and electrical integration of automated equipment.

Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, modifications, and wiring.

Work Environment & Methodology:
Operate following 5S and lean manufacturing principles to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace.

Collaborate with engineering teams during installation, testing, and ongoing support phases.

Provide on-site support during production to ensure automated systems operate reliably.

Experiência y requisitos

Additional Functions:
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by suggesting modifications or enhancements to control and vision systems based on field experience.

Assist in the basic training of operators and maintenance personnel by demonstrating the operation and routine care of automated and vision systems.

Collaborate with engineering and documentation teams to develop and update wiring diagrams, vision setup procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Support internal testing of new automation and vision technologies and components before deployment into production environments.

Specific Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, Automation, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in the integration, wiring, installation, and maintenance of industrial automation systems.

Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical, pneumatic, and vision system diagrams.

Basic knowledge of PLC hardware and software (e.g., Beckhoff, Wago, Siemens).

Familiarity with HMI systems and their basic configuration and operation.

Exposure to vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence, Basler), including installation, cabling, basic calibration, and troubleshooting.

Experience installing and troubleshooting sensors, pneumatic actuators, and safety devices.

Ability to identify and solve wiring, sensor, or component-level issues in automation and vision systems.

Basic understanding of motion control systems, including VFDs and servo drives.

Knowledge of standard tools used for electrical work, such as multimeters, crimpers.

Exposure to industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, or Modbus.

Basic awareness of industrial safety standards and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Comfortable using software to upload programs, monitor PLCs, and verify vision inspection results.

Basic English proficiency for understanding technical manuals, documentation, and instructions.

Valid passport and willingness to travel; US visa preferred.

Beneficios
- Beneficios de acuerdo a la LFT
- Seguro de vida
- Utilidades garantizadas
- Descuentos de productos
- Servicios medicos en planta
- Comedor
- Prestaciones superiores a ley
- Fondo de ahorro

**Número de vacantes** 1

**Área** Técnicos

**Contrato** Permanente

**Modalidad** Presencial

**Turno** Diurno

**Jornada** Tiempo Completo

**Horario**
- Tiempo completo

**Estudios** Carrera con título profesional

**Inglés**Hablado: Básico, Escrito: Básico

**Disponibilidad p. viajar** No