A bit about us:

Over the last four decades, we have become one of the largest injection molding companies in the world, serving high-profile international customers in the healthcare, CPG, and industrial markets. We have an immediate need for an Automation Engineer to assist with overall design, installation, and qualifying of new automation machinery. This person will be based in El Paso with frequent travel to our facility in Mexico.


Why join us?

* Competitive base salary
* Excellent employee benefits
* In-house training programs for continued career opportunities within the company
* Great work environment

Job Details

Is your background a match?
* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or 5 years of electrical engineering experience
* 3 years of experience in automation, maintenance, design and construction
* Strong knowledge of machining, part design, CAD, injection molding and manufacturing operations
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Basic computer and advanced PLC programming experience
* Strong mechanical aptitude, account management skills and supervisory skills
* Comfortable with a handheld propane torch on the production floor
* Open to frequent travel (<50%) to our facility in Mexico

What will you be doing?
* Assist with the operation of our manufacturing facility by procuring new automation and ensuring that all automation is operational
* Assist with the purchasing, design, installation, and completing the qualification of all new automation
* Troubleshooting of automation as needed
* Responsible for identifying cost saving opportunities related to automation
* Maintain and improve all existing automation machines
* Coordinate automation activities with outside suppliers
* Generate specifications for new automation machines
* Manage construction time schedules to meet the production schedule needs
* Assist in production start-ups as related to automation machines and the troubleshooting of new and existing automation machines
* Oversee the division’s continual improvement of automation machines