Manufacturing Automation Software Engineer

Your JobAs a Manufacturing Automation Software Engineer at Molex, you will design, develop, and maintain advanced automation software systems that support high-volume manufacturing. Leveraging your expertise in Python programming, industrial communication protocols, and motion control, you will play a key role in optimizing machine performance, ensuring quality through vision systems, and troubleshooting complex automation challenges. Your work will enable seamless integration of new technologies while supporting continuous improvement in production efficiency.Our TeamYou will be part of the Optics Solutions Business Unit (OSBU) at Molex Guadalajara, a cutting-edge division focused on the design and implementation of innovative automation technologies in fiber optics and electronics manufacturing. Our team collaborates closely with global customers and internal stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performance automated manufacturing solutions.What You Will DoLead the design, debugging, and implementation of automation software using Python to support manufacturing operations.Integrate and manage vision inspection systems (e.g., Cognex) to ensure product quality and process reliability.Develop and control motion systems involving stepper motors and servomotors to optimize equipment performance.Create and maintain databases that support automation equipment and high-volume production environments.Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware issues to maintain smooth operation of automated systems.Collaborate across teams to propose and implement technical solutions that enhance manufacturing processes.Document software changes and upgrades via formal change control boards (CCB/CRB), ensuring traceability and compliance.Provide training and mentorship to technicians and colleagues on automation software and systems.Continuously monitor emerging automation technologies to ensure software compatibility and apply best practices.Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electronics, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or related fields.Strong proven experience in automation software development and support within a manufacturing environment.Proficiency in Python programming and familiarity with databases, including SQL and RESTful APIs.Technical English communication skills adequate for reading documentation and collaborating with international suppliers.Experience with vision systems and motion control hardware (stepper and servo motors).What Will Put You AheadExperience with Cognex vision system programming and Delta Tau motion controllers.Certification or training in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or equivalent).Knowledge of control panel wiring and industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, RS232, I2C).Exposure to machine learning or AI applications in automation.Background in electronics or fiber optics manufacturing automation.At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Who We AreAs a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.