Head of Automation Technology Location Amexhe, Mexico
FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.
YOUR TASKS
Jefe de TecnologÃa de Automatización
� Ubicación: Apaseo el Grande
¿Tienes experiencia liderando proyectos complejos de automatización y desarrollando soluciones innovadoras para la industria automotriz? ¡Únete a FORVIA HELLA y sé parte de la transformación tecnológica global!
🎯 Objetivo del Puesto
Dirigir el desarrollo, implementación y puesta en marcha de soluciones de automatización complejas, asegurando el cumplimiento de estándares internacionales y brindando asesorÃa técnica a los departamentos de ingenierÃa de manufactura.
🛠� Responsabilidades Principal
- Definir requerimientos y evaluar factibilidad técnica, funcional y económica.
- Coordinar diseño, construcción y arranque de lÃneas automáticas y equipos de prueba.
- Garantizar el cumplimiento de normas internacionales (CE, OSHA) en maquinaria y equipos.
- Liderar revisiones de diseño para eliminar riesgos mecánicos y eléctricos.
- Colaborar con proveedores en selección, desarrollo y evaluación técnica.
- Implementar mejoras continuas y nuevas tecnologÃas en procesos automatizados.
- Realizar estudios de caracterización y optimización de procesos para cumplir requisitos del cliente.
- Supervisar programación PLC, integración de sistemas de control y pruebas.
- Brindar soporte técnico avanzado y capacitación a equipos internos.
- Liderar equipos de proyecto para mejoras de costo y calidad.
Head of Automation Technology
� Location: Apaseo el Grande
Do you have experience leading complex automation projects and developing innovative solutions for the automotive industry? Join FORVIA HELLA and be part of the global technological transformation!
🎯 Position Objective
Lead the development, implementation, and ramp-up of complex automation solutions, ensuring compliance with international standards and providing technical guidance to manufacturing engineering departments.
🛠� Key Responsibilities
- Define requirements and assess technical, functional, and economic feasibility.
- Coordinate design, construction, and start-up of automatic lines and test equipment.
- Ensure compliance with international machinery and safety standards (CE, OSHA).
- Lead design reviews to eliminate mechanical and electrical risks.
- Collaborate with suppliers for selection, development, and technical evaluation.
- Implement continuous improvement actions and introduce new technologies.
- Conduct process characterization and optimization studies to meet customer requirements.
- Supervise PLC programming, control system integration, and testing.
- Provide advanced technical support and training to internal teams.
- Lead project teams for cost and quality improvements.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
✅ Perfil Ideal
- Estudios concluidos en IngenierÃa Mecatrónica, Robótica, Automatización o similar.
- De 5 a 6 años de experiencia en automatización industrial.
- Conocimiento avanzado en programación PLC (Siemens TIA Portal), integración de sistemas, diseño mecánico y normas internacionales.
- Inglés avanzado.
- Habilidad para liderar equipos multidisciplinarios y colaborar en entornos globales.
🌟 Nuestra Oferta
- Oportunidades de desarrollo profesional.
- Entorno internacional.
- Bono de reparto de utilidades garantizado.
- Plan de pensiones.
- Fondo y caja de ahorro.
- Aguinaldo.
- Vales de despensa.
- ¡Y mucho más!
✅ Ideal Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation, or related field.
- 5–6 years of experience in industrial automation.
- Advanced knowledge in PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal), system integration, mechanical design, and international standards.
- Advanced English.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to work in global environments.
🌟 Our Offer
- Great career development opportunities.
- International work environment.
- Granted profit-sharing bonus.
- Pension plan.
- Saving fund and saving bank.
- Christmas bonus.
- Pantry vouchers.
- And more!
Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.
FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req17198.
HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Alejandra Lopez
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