Automation Software Engineer

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Guadalajara, Jalisco, MEX
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Develops and implements industrial automation software and equipment solutions. Responsibilities include PLC programming, robot programming, machine vision integration, industrial communication protocols, safety-device implementation, debugging automated equipment, root-cause analysis, production support, process improvement, and collaboration with project managers. The role supports electronics and mechanical assembly manufacturing processes while following company automation standards.
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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Automation Software Engineer SR located in Guadalajara, North Campus.

The Automation Software Engineer role involves being responsible for Defining, Developing, & Implementing Automation projects. Focusing on delivering reliable solutions for our customers.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Develop Software for Automation solutions under the current standard.
  • Evaluate and provide robust solutions on safety for automatic equipment.
  • Have the capability to independently identify root causes of failures in the automated equipment, to provide and implement solutions.
  • High level participation in daily production activities and effective problem solving on daily issues.
  • High level participation in internal process improvements.
  • Able to develop software solutions to fill automation equipment requirements following Flex standardization.
  • Work in collaboration with Project Manager to meet projects timelines.
  • Work in a team environment sharing knowledge among colleagues.
  • Is proactive, self-driven and motivated.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

  • Strong experience in Software Development, delivering reliable solutions.
  • Development, using SW, such as: Phyton, Visual studio, others
  • Capable to find rout causes and debugging for Automation development equipment
  • knowledge in Electrical Diagrams for automation equipment
  • experience in Safety devices implementation and evaluation for automation equipment
  • Strong experience in PLC programming Structured language Mitsubishi & Omron.
  • Experience in programming skill with at least one of the following languages’++ or JavaScript. Similar programming languages will be a good skill to add.
  • Strong experience in Robot programing, such as: Epson, Fanuc, Nachi, UR, ABB, Kuka or others related
  • Strong experience Vision System equipment, such as: Cognex or Keyence
  • Strong experience with industrial protocols like OPC, Profibus, Fieldbus, Device net, IO-link, Modbus, TCP/IP or similar.
  • Knowledge in sensors brands and their selection according to application
  • Experience in manufacturing process for electronics devices and mechanical assemblies (e.g., dispensing, screw-fastening, welding, soldering, general knowledge in testing, etc.)
  • Desirable Training in safety and ergonomics.
  • Advanced English, written and spoken (Conversational)
  • Desirable Valid US Visa and passport

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Competitive Salary.
  • Life & Medical insurance.
  • Christmas Bonus.
  • Food Coupons.
  • Saving Fund.

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Skills Required

  • Strong experience in software development and delivering reliable solutions
  • Experience developing software using Python, Visual Studio, or similar tools
  • Ability to identify root causes and debug automation development equipment
  • Knowledge of electrical diagrams for automation equipment
  • Experience implementing and evaluating safety devices for automation equipment
  • Strong experience programming PLCs using Structured Text, particularly Mitsubishi and Omron
  • Programming experience in C++, JavaScript, or similar languages
  • Strong experience programming industrial robots, such as Epson, Fanuc, Nachi, Universal Robots, ABB, or KUKA
  • Strong experience with machine vision systems, such as Cognex or Keyence
  • Strong experience with industrial protocols, including OPC, Profibus, Fieldbus, DeviceNet, IO-Link, Modbus, TCP/IP, or similar
  • Knowledge of sensor brands and selection based on application
  • Experience with electronics-device and mechanical-assembly manufacturing processes, including dispensing, screw fastening, welding, soldering, and testing
  • Advanced written and spoken English
  • Training in safety and ergonomics
  • Valid US visa and passport

Flex Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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

  • Healthcare Strength Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.

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