Automation/CNC Engineer

What you’ll do:

• Lead commissioning, startup validation, and ramp-up of new equipment to meet safety, quality, and production targets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues to ensure equipment uptime and reliability.
• Support and continuously improve high-speed automated assembly equipment used in our manufacturing operations.
• Apply manufacturing engineering principles to optimize processes, reduce cycle time, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot CNC machines, ensuring precision, repeatability, and adherence to machining standards.
• Support in performing preventive and corrective maintenance, including calibration, alignment, and system checks to sustain equipment performance.
• Support, develop, validate, and adjust CNC programs to meet production requirements and ensure consistent part quality.
• Use root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods to eliminate recurring issues and drive sustainable improvements.
• Participate in risk assessments, safety reviews, and equipment validations to reduce hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain accurate equipment documentation, work instructions, maintenance logs, and communicate real-time equipment status to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, IT, and Operations Excellence teams to drive continuous improvement and reduce downtime.
• Lead and support Industry 4.0 initiatives, including machine connectivity, IIoT data acquisition, and automation projects.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related from an accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment working with lean tools, automation and/or CNC’s, and capital projects.
• At least 3 years of experience in controls engineering, PLC programming, automation systems, additive manufacturing, and data analytics.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of El Paso, TX will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Acts as a key technical resource supporting daily manufacturing operations, ensuring rapid response to production issues and minimizing downtime.
• Plays an active role in driving Continuous Improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Supports knowledge transfer and skill development within the plant by training operators, technicians, and engineers on equipment, systems, and new technologies.
• Contributes to standardization efforts by developing and maintaining work instructions, best practices, and engineering documentation.
• Serves as a liaison between manufacturing, engineering, IT, and leadership to ensure alignment on priorities, project execution, and plant objectives.
• Supports capital projects by contributing to equipment selection, design reviews, FAT/SAT activities, and successful integration into production.
• Promotes a proactive maintenance and reliability culture through data-driven decision-making and early identification of potential equipment failures.
• Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability in delivering results, while fostering collaboration and a continuous learning environment.
• Able to travel up to 20% annually both domestic and internationally.
• Bilingual with fluency in Spanish and English.

Tasks/Projects to expect:
• Implementation and stabilization of new automated manufacturing processes, including managing startup challenges, process variability, and achieving target performance metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost).
• Deployment and integration of new technologies on production lines, including automation upgrades, Industry 4.0 solutions, and machine connectivity, while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
• Troubleshooting complex equipment issues involving mechanical, electrical, and control systems, requiring cross-functional collaboration and structured problem-solving to restore production.
• Identifying and eliminating chronic equipment losses through root cause analysis and applying continuous improvement principles to prevent recurrence.
• Balancing production demands with equipment reliability during high-volume manufacturing, ensuring minimal downtime and sustained operational efficiency.
• Integrating new equipment into existing manufacturing systems, including control system compatibility, data acquisition, and alignment with plant standards.