Senior Automation Process Quality Engineer

About the role

Trane Technologies, a global leader in climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, is hiring a Senior Automation Process Quality Engineer in Monterrey. The role develops robust and reliable manufacturing processes for automation to support regular operations, new product development programs and productivity initiatives. It is a full-time on-site position (5 days) and the engineer acts as a mentor to the automation team.

Key responsibilities

• Develop automation processes (welding and assembly with Fanuc robots) that meet process control and capability requirements and safety requirements.
• Define machine specifications, approval protocols, run-off and installation requirements for capital automation equipment.
• Solve problems using 6-Sigma, DOE, A3, 9-step problem solving and 5-Why methods.
• Design, select automation tools and fixtures and define inspection processes using GD&T principles.
• Analyze, develop and implement improvements in automation cells.
• Handle administrative tasks such as purchase orders and follow-up for capital equipment, fixtures and tools.
• Measure and improve SQDIP indicators (scrap, first-pass yield, DPU, downtime, machining efficiency).
• Develop and update control plans, PFMEAs, JSAs and ergonomic studies, and follow up on EHS scorecard metrics.
• Collaborate in Opex initiatives such as VSAs, RIEs and Gembas.

Required profile

• BSc in Mechanical, Industrial or Mechatronics engineering; MSc in Materials, Mechanical, Product or Quality Engineering preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience as a manufacturing, process or quality engineer focused on automation.
• Project management and team management experience.
• Very competent and able to mentor others.
• English at 90% level.

Required skills

• Advanced PLC programming and tool selection and design.
• Mastery of Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Modbus and Profibus communication networks.
• Lean manufacturing, material flow, DMAIC, GD&T, MiniTab, TPM and AutoCAD.