Automation Leader

We empower smarter business operations by connecting equipment, software, and services to protect, control and optimize assets within electrical infrastructures. The business provides customers, across various industries, with end-to-end product and service solutions ensuring the reliability and protection of their electrical infrastructure. We provide the latest industry insights and technology to develop solutions needed to meet customers evolving challenges, including innovative critical power solutions designed for high reliability and performance. Our culture is one of quality and operational excellence fueled and supported by talented people, tools and processes, and expertise. 

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Job Overview

The Automation Leader is responsible for overseeing all automation activities within Manufacturing Processes. This role ensures that automation initiatives align with company goals, regulatory standards, and operational efficiency targets.                             The position requires strategic planning, budgeting, and leadership to drive continuous improvement and innovation in automated processes.

This position reports to the Production Manager, and it is located at Matamoros, Tamaulipas site. 

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning & Budgeting: Develop and implement long-term automation strategies, allocate resources, and manage budgets effectively.
• In addition to leading automation projects, you will recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing automation team to support our growth and continuous improvement goals.
•  Cross-Department Coordination: Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize automation processes and ensure seamless integration with existing workflows.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead the automation team, provide guidance, mentor staff, and evaluate performance metrics to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all automation projects comply with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Identify opportunities for process optimization, adopt emerging technologies, and drive initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS: OmniOn Power will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Mexico for this opening. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of automation technologies (PLC, robotics, vision systems).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing industry.
• Project management and budgeting expertise.
• English level: Advanced/Intermediate.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.