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BU Industrial Automation Engineer

Plastic Omnium Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico

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Posted Feb 9, 2026Apply by Mar 11, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior Robotic/PLC Specialist (5+ years)

Stack/tools: Siemens PLC; FANUC robots; PLC/HMI; vision systems; OT/IT devices; automation audits; project/vendor management

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Design, realize and validate manufacturing equipment (injection molding, painting, assembly) per customer specs, cost/timing/quality targets and HSE/ergonomics

  • Lead/participate in robotic, PLC and vision initiatives; in-house programming; support operations during issues; supplier tracking and equipment tuning

  • Validate technical feasibility (Vision PLC & Robotics), perform risk/ergonomics studies (FMEA), support equipment handover and knowledge transfer

Must-have skills

  • 5+ years in Robotic or PLC roles; Siemens PLC experience; FANUC robot experience

  • Project management; fluent English; strong leadership, synthesis, organization, rigor

  • Decisive technical judgment; planning/prioritization; effective cross-level communication; pedagogical ability

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with HMI programming and Vision systems; capability validation and productivity initiatives; supplier evaluation and economic analysis

  • Location & work type: North America; full-time; Manufacturing/Engineering role within automotive exterior & lighting division

Full Description

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility. Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

Main Responsibilities

Support design and realization of manufacturing equipment (injection molding, painting, assembly, among others) according to customer requirements, project specifications (costs, timing, quality), assembly standards/best practices and HSE/ergonomics requirements for the North America Exteriors & Lighting business group.

Seeking breakthrough initiatives on Robotic, PLC and vision systems: Identify new technologies and functions, analyze market and technology trends, benchmark serial products and technologies. Contribute to robotic network activities linked to central roadmap. Support operations in case of major or new issue on processes/equipment on Vision, PLC (Programable Logic Controller)/ HMI (Human Machine Interface program) Robotic equipment, including: automation audit on equipment/cell, supplier tracking, program adjustments during tuning phase/retrofit/re-use, participate in operations productivity workshops. Validate technical feasibility of Vision PLC & Robotics solutions. Support the definition of equipment specifications & supplier sourcing. Perform in-house programming tasks on PLC HMI Robots and OT/IT devices. Participates in equipment handover to the plant (performance convergence, training for plant team). Participates in technical knowledge improvement of manufacturing technologies domain and in lessons learnt for projects under his/her responsibility. Ensures consistent knowledge sharing and transfer by participating in assembly/automation networks. Establishes technical and economic analysis of suppliers’ offers, together with purchasing department, to select the best solution. Supports the Design and the realization of manufacturing equipment. Realizes functional specifications regarding project elements and standard elements. Validates equipment study (Including supervision of FMEA), ergonomics study and the choice of possible solutions Updates/adapts former feasibility study and technical choices if needed (Perimeter changes). Validates equipment in supplier workshop, fine tune the equipment in the plant and ensure smooth transfer to plant team. Ensures the tuning of the equipment is properly done following instructions given by EPM/MPM, to converge to the product conformity, Validates necessary documentation for each equipment. Analyses results of actions plan, of validation plan and risk plans. Participate in capability validation for each equipment. Participate in lessons learned activities, productivity project in the assembly department.

Profile Requirements

5+ years of experience as Robotic or PLC specialist Knowledge of SIEMENS PLC and FANUC ROBOT Project management skills Fluent English required Leadership, able to make clear synthesis, organized, rigorous, team player Ability to make decision and asses technical solution on his field Ability to plan, organize and prioritize Communication capability skills towards all management levels Pedagogical skills

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams, and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.

Nivel de antigüedad Algo de responsabilidad Tipo de empleo Jornada completa Función laboral Manufactura y Ingeniería Sectores Fabricación de vehículos de motor y Fabricación de productos de plástico

Robotic SystemsPLC ProgrammingVision SystemsProject ManagementTeam LeadershipTechnical AnalysisCommunication SkillsPedagogical SkillsAutomation AuditSupplier TrackingManufacturing EquipmentTechnical FeasibilityHSE RequirementsErgonomicsKnowledge SharingFMEAmulti-locationreview:company

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