Automation Engineer

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Lerma, México, MEX
In-Office
Senior level
Food
The Role
Designs, programs, and supports HMI and PLC control systems; creates and updates electrical schematics; troubleshoots plant electrical equipment; supports power distribution, arc-flash modeling, and migration of obsolete controls while collaborating with maintenance and process engineers on project execution.
Summary Generated by Built In

Come join the skilled team at Sensient Technologies. We are collaborative and hard working. We solve tough problems. And we will be better with you.  

We are seeking an experienced Electrical/Electronic/Chemical/Robotic/Mechatronic Engineer to join our team preferable. As part of the responsibilities in this position, you will be supporting all controls, programming, creating and improving processes, power system design, creating drawings and schematics, project engineering, and troubleshooting equipment. You will work closely with process engineers, internal electricians and external contractors, while reporting directly to the appropriate team. The role will also require time spent on the facility floor to gain a thorough understanding of the site’s infrastructure, processes and layout.

What you will do:

  • Develop, program, maintain, modify, and support Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) systems.
  • Design, update, and enhance electrical schematics and diagrams, ensuring accuracy and providing redlines for any changes.
  • Work with AC/DC motors and power distribution systems.
  • Collaborate with the maintenance team to support site electrical needs, including developing and implementing migration paths for obsolete controls and components, ensuring compliance with NEC, IEEE. NEMA Standards.
  • Troubleshoot electrical/electronic infrastructure and technical issues, providing root cause analysis and problem-solving
  • Research and development of new technology to update and enhance industrial electrical systems.
  • Drive the research and development of new technologies to modernize and improve electrical/electronic/control/robotic systems
  • Support Maintenance to Maintain Arc-Flash models for the site’s electrical system and identify areas for improvement in both the facility and executive buildings.
  • Work closely with the Engineering department to support project development and execution plans.

What you will bring: 

  • Experience in Manufacturing Plant Electrical Engineering, with knowledge of NFPA 70 requirements. 
  • Proven project leadership experience with the ability to collaborate effectively.
  • Bachelor's degree (B.S. or higher) in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineer from an accredited institution.
  • Experience with, or willingness to learn, Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLC programming and other various platforms.

What you'll get: 

  • The opportunity to join a rapidly growing division within a global organization
  • A complex and fast paced environment that offers an ability to make a direct impact. 
  • A collaborative work environment, with the opportunity to work directly onsite.
  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Comprehensive training during onboarding and continued support throughout your role.

About Sensient: 
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About specific group: About Sensient Colors: Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in (country) without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at (location) and must reside in area or be willing to commute. 
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions. 
Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical or Chemical)
  • Experience in Manufacturing Plant Electrical Engineering with knowledge of NFPA 70
  • Proven project leadership experience and ability to collaborate effectively
  • Experience with or willingness to learn Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC programming
  • Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and NEMA electrical standards and compliance
  • Experience working with AC/DC motors and power distribution systems
  • Ability to create, update, and redline electrical schematics and drawings
  • Ability to support and maintain Arc-Flash models for site electrical systems

Sensient Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sensient Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Sensient Technologies.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Fair pay is frequently highlighted as aligning well with job responsibilities, and base compensation is often framed as competitive for the industry. The overall package is commonly characterized as good when considering pay together with benefits.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are consistently described as comprehensive, with day-one eligibility and strong employer premium cost-sharing noted for U.S. salaried employees. Low premiums are repeatedly emphasized as a differentiator in the health offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is reinforced by a 401(k) match with immediate vesting and the presence of additional retirement vehicles such as an ESOP, with certain locations also referencing pension arrangements. This stack is presented as a meaningful component of total rewards beyond base salary.

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The Company
HQ: Milwaukee, WI
3,065 Employees

What We Do

We Bring Life to Products. Our name communicates what we do: Enhance SENSory experiences through specialized ingredIENTs, delivered through proprietary TECHNOLOGIES. Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, essential oils and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, colors, natural ingredients, and extracts. The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient has some 75 operational sites in 35 countries and customers in more than 150 countries worldwide. Learn more about how Sensient can help you discover your next color, flavor and specialty solutions at www.sensient.com

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