Automation Engineer **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Design and manage machinery, equipment or automatic systems involved in the production process. + Improvement of efficiency, quality and operating costs through the implementation of automation projects. + Design of preventive maintenance routines for control, instrumentation and automation equipment. + Integration between software and hardware that help automate processes. + Collaboration in the implementation of new projects with different departments. + Development of user manuals, installation and maintenance of automation equipment. + Training of personnel required in control, instrumentation and automation. + Collaborate and Promote in the execution of the TPM. + Collaboration in the processes of root cause analysis of equipment failures. + Effective management of all equipment and / or tools of the company in the areas of control and automation. + Participation in improvement projects in preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance. + Design, tooling, devices and/or systems to improve productivity. + Design, tooling, devices and / or systems error-proof (Poka Yoke). + Perform the registration of spare parts for critical equipment. + Support to technical personnel in solving control, instrumentation and automation problems. + Check equipment according to specifications and direct set-up and adjustment of machines. + Analyze the production program to coordinate preventive and / or corrective maintenance. + Interpret and apply equipment specifications, procedures in your area. + Establish and adjust work processes to meet production demands and / or customers, as required by production scheduling and workflow. + Continuously improve your area's operations through the use of lean manufacturing practices. + Effectively measure and report departmental activities. + Develop and maintain the department's work instructions. + Analyze and solve the problems of your area, as well as address conflicts that arise with staff + Maintain records of maintenance activities. + Coordinate with supervisors and leaders in your area to achieve objectives. + Carry out its activities following the policies and procedures of the company. + Suggest changes to improve working conditions to avoid accidents. + Ensure that the personnel in charge comply with the policies of the company, as well as security measures in accordance with current regulations. + Provide its workers with personal protective equipment according to the operations they perform. + Ensure that their staff use personal protective equipment. + Monitor and delegate work to subordinates and evaluate their performance effectively. + Keep work areas clean. + Perform other activities and projects assigned by your manager. **SKILLS:** • English 85% minimum. • Leadership and supervision of personnel. • Teamwork, schedule availability, initiative. • Ability to communicate effectively with a person or group of people. • Ability to solve problems and lead with complex variables. • Be able to interpret written instructions, oral, graphics, plans, etc. **LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS:** _Deliver Results_ + Establish high performance standards and comply with them constantly. _Based on facts_ + Collects relevant and appropriate data for decision making based on this information. Continuous Improvement + Uses a focus on lean manufacturing processes to continuously improve the efficiency of all company processes. _Customer Focused_ + Establishes as a priority the needs, requirements and expectations of customers (internal and external) _Integrity_ + Works with a high level of ethics and adheres to the company's codes of conduct. _Importance in people_ + Effectively develops staff to strengthen the organization. _Teamwork_ + Optimizes the value of collaboration between the company, avoids the NIA of the No-Invented-Here syndrome, and shares ideas and best practices. _Innovation and Learning_ + Rewards learning and self-improvement to improve our knowledge and competitive position. **Desirable:** + Knowledge in programming and maintenance of SMT (surface-mount technology) machines + Knowledge of lean Manufacturing and Six sigma + Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO13485 quality systems **EXPERIENCE:** **Essential:** + Minimum experience of 3 years in the position or similar position. + Advanced expertise in electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic control + Reading of plans or diagrams of control, force and electronics. + Advanced knowledge in PLC's and their programming. + Programming of robots of 6 axes or more. **EDUCATION:** **Essential:** + Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or related.