Automation Engineer - Electronics Industry

FOXCONN GDLJalisco, San Pedro Tlaquepaquecomputrabajopublished 08/07/2026
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Take your career to the next level at Foxconn Guadalajara! At Foxconn, we are global leaders in the manufacturing of servers and cutting-edge technology. We are looking for an Automation Engineer with a deeply technical profile, capable of deciphering the root cause of failures in complex electronic boards.

Job description and/or responsibility in the activity:

  • Perform diagnosis and repair of complex failures in PLCs, peripheral systems, and robot controllers during the shift.
  • Handling of Omron Sysmac Studio, programming for ABB robots (RAPID) and KUKA (KRL).
  • Execute trajectory point recovery and calibration of industrial robots.
  • Modify and optimize logic sequences in PLC to correct intermittent errors on the line.
  • Perform periodic backups of control programs and vision configurations.
  • Adjust inspection tools in vision systems to avoid false rejects in production.
  • Provide technical assistance to the team on problems that exceed the basic repair level.
  • Configure and register nodes in industrial networks (EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP) after component replacement.
  • Technically document the root causes of line stops.
  • Validate the correct functioning of safety systems.

Requirements:

Education: Engineering in mecatronica, electronics, electromechanics, or industrial. Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years in automatic line operations (Electronics Manufacturing).

Technical Mastery:

  • Advanced handling of Omron Sysmac Studio, programming for ABB robots (RAPID) and KUKA (KRL).
  • Configuration and diagnosis in Keyence, Cognex, or Luster platforms.
  • Configuration of EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, and RS232/485 topologies.
  • Configuration of axes, speed profiles, and tuning of servodrives.
  • Modification of operation screens (HMI) and alarm management.
  • Configuration of Keyence safety modules and safety logic in PLC.
  • Simple SQL queries to verify communication with systems.
  • Integration of electronic screw driving controllers into the cell logic.
  • Configuration of laser displacement sensors and area scanners.
  • Knowledge in robot maintenance: grease changes, batteries, and cable inspection.
  • Identification of physical failures in I/O boards and communication modules.
  • Understanding of Yield metrics and cycle times for code optimization.

Language: Intermediate-Advanced English (Indispensable)

What do we offer?

  • Competitive salary according to your technical experience.
  • Benefits superior to those required by law.
  • Growth opportunities in the number 1 electronic manufacturing company in the world.

Location:

  • Foxconn Vesta Park Plant (Carretera al Salto).
  • Foxconn Altos Vesta park Plant (Carretera al Salto).
  • Foxconn Montenegro Plant (Carretera al Salto).
  • Foxconn IBM Plant (Carretera al Salto).
  • Foxconn Bosques I Plant (Periférico Sur).

(Project Availability)

Shift: Fixed Schedule Availability

Are you the electronics expert we are looking for? Apply now and optimize the future with Foxconn!. -Requirements- Minimum education: Higher education - Bachelor's degree 3 years of experience Languages: English Age: From 18 years old Keywords: engineers, ingeniera, ing, engineer, industry, industrial, industria