About the Role

Nidec AMEC is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Controls Engineer to join our team in Ciudad Juárez. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, programming, and troubleshooting control systems for our manufacturing processes. You will play a critical role in ensuring optimal machine performance, minimizing downtime, and driving continuous improvement in our automation systems.

Please note: This position requires continuous interplant mobility to support operations across our two facilities in Ciudad Juárez.

Key Responsibilities

• System Programming & Troubleshooting: Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and robotic systems to ensure efficient and safe manufacturing operations.
• Interplant Support: Travel seamlessly between the two Nidec AMEC facilities in Ciudad Juárez to provide immediate technical support, address equipment breakdowns, and lead upgrades.
• Process Optimization: Analyze current automated processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement control strategies to increase throughput, reduce scrap, and improve product quality.
• Maintenance Collaboration: Work closely with the maintenance and production teams to resolve complex electrical and control issues, and develop preventative maintenance routines for automation equipment.
• Project Management: Support new equipment installations and commissioning, ensuring all control systems meet company standards and safety regulations.
• Documentation: Maintain up-to-date electrical schematics, PLC logic backups, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronic, or Automation Engineering (or a closely related field).
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Controls Engineer in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Language: Advanced English proficiency (fluent in both spoken and written communication) is strictly required to collaborate with international teams, vendors, and corporate stakeholders.
• Availability & Schedule: Must have a highly flexible schedule to support 24/7 manufacturing operations, which may include occasional weekend, on-call, or off-shift support as production demands dictate.
• Mobility: Willingness and ability to move freely and regularly between the two Nidec AMEC plants located in Ciudad Juárez.
• Technical Skills: * Strong expertise in programming and troubleshooting major PLC brands (e.g., Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi).
• Proficiency with HMI programming, motion control, and VFDs.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Devicenet).
• Familiarity with electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical).
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with advanced automation technologies.
• A dynamic, international work environment with opportunities for professional growth within the global Nidec network.

Sueldo: A partir de $1.00 la hora

Beneficios:

• Caja de ahorro
• Estacionamiento de la empresa
• Seguro de gastos médicos mayores
• Seguro de vida
• Servicio de comedor
• Uniformes gratuitos
• Vales de despensa

Pregunta(s) de postulación:

• Expectativa salarial mensual antes de impuestos:

Experiencia:

• Control eléctrico, manejo de PLC, sistemas de vision y HMI: 5 años (Obligatorio)

Idioma:

• Inglés avanzado conversacional (Obligatorio)

Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial