SENIOR ENGINEER, CONTROLS (S334) 

LOCATION: Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA),  Mexico | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 7285 | JOB GRADE: 15  

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Want to help shape tomorrow?  At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety.  We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Functions:

• Improve systems to maximize equipment up-time.
• Solve complex issues with equipment.
• Lead design and implementation of controls on highly automated and complex assembly lines and test stations.
• Lead the assembly of electrical systems and controls cabinets.
• Lead programming and troubleshooting of robots.
• Influence the introduction of new technology to improve productivity, quality, safety.
• Familiar with database-sql, oracle
• Interface with Information Technology (IT)
• Familiar with VLAN, switches.
• Able to connect to Siemens, Allen Bradley PLC to make diagnosis and programming.
• Assure equipment compliance to all safety standards and regulations.
• High knowledge of Ignition, Scada WinCC, Thingworx, Wonderware. Octopus, Stiwa.
• Participate as required and influence next generation of error proofing devices in production. 
• Perform all those activities that by the nature of the position are required.
• Not responsible to supervise others however could temporally have technicians, students, engineers reporting.

Knowledge:

• A self-starter, capable of working independently, highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency and the creativity to achieve results quickly. 
• Able to effectively interface with others as necessary to resolve complex issues.
• Able to read electrical prints and coordinate the implementation of the design.
• Able to create controls solutions from concept to completion.

Experience:

• At least 10 years working with highly automated equipment.
• At least 5 years working with Robots, Fanuc desirable.
• At least 5 years working on a manufacturing environment related to controls, maintenance, automation.   
• Proven experience with PC based control systems as well as panel views, testing equipment, bar coding, etc.
• Proven experience with Data acquisition systems.

Skills:

• Bilingual English and Spanish Required.
• Possesses exceptional technical skills (electronic, electrical, and mechanical), PLC programming and installation, robots.
• Has demonstrated ability in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating sophisticated automated equipment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or similar technical field.

Position Requirements: 

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What does Bendix have to offer you?
- Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- Vacation Premium
- Major medical expenses
- Christmas Bonus
- Life insurance
- Educational assistance program
- Wellness program
- Saving Fund
- Pantry Vouchers
- Personal Days Paid
- Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
- Attendance Bonuses
- Cafeteria Subsidy
- Subsidy for prescription glasses
- Medical service in plant
- Recognition Programs
- Gym