San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosí, Mexico On-site Employment

BMW Group is hiring a Digitalization and Controls Automation Coordinator

About the Role

BMW Group is hiring a Digitalization and Controls Automation Coordinator to lead the technical planning of innovation and digitalization initiatives. You will independently manage projects from early concept through series production, maintaining state-of-the-art automation for controls equipment and providing high-level technical support.

What You'll Do

  • Drive digitalization projects and maintain process and state-of-the-art automation for controls equipment.
  • Independently manage project lifecycle from early concept and design through to series production in an industrialized manner.
  • Ensure operability and drive improvements involving cameras, artificial intelligence, IoT devices, RTLS devices, RFID, scanners, patching devices, and servers.
  • Enable patching processes, create workflows for testing new ideas, interact with support teams for VM0 Apps, and plan and execute line balancing in systems and end devices.
  • Provide level 3 support troubleshooting.
  • Manage and steer controls technologies, including firmware/hardware updates, program/logic changes, network configurations, digitalization initiatives, production equipment troubleshooting, new equipment commissioning, and standardization.
  • Provide third-level troubleshooting and technical support to achieve agreed targets.
  • Handle all delegated topics related to technological and budget planning.
  • Support production, including occasional 2nd and 3rd shift or weekend coverage when requested.
  • Analyze equipment downtime and faults to initiate and improve preventive maintenance activities and projects.
  • Participate as a technical trainer for maintenance staff.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in automation & control theory and Mechatronics, including robots, vision systems, safety equipment/regulations, Siemens PLC, and SCADA systems.
  • Proven experience in Artificial Intelligence projects, Machine Learning, and Data analytics.
  • Hands-on experience with Cloud Computing Services (e.g., AWS, MS Azure).
  • Strong knowledge of Networks and Field Bus, preferably ProfiNet / TCP IP protocols.
  • Excellent teamwork, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated long and short-term project management experience in continuous improvement and process analysis.
  • Fluent business English.

Technical Stack

  • Controls & Automation: Siemens PLC, SCADA systems
  • Data & Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data analytics
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: Cloud Computing Services (AWS, MS Azure)
  • Networks: ProfiNet, TCP IP protocols
  • Devices: IoT devices, RTLS devices, RFID, Scanners, Cameras

Team & Environment

At BMW Group, everything starts with passion. We are driven to keep reinventing mobility and bring innovative ideas onto the roads. Our enthusiasm for joint projects turns a team into a strong unit where every opinion is valued. We shape the future together when expertise, highly professional processes, and enjoyment of work unite.

Work Mode

This is an onsite position.

BMW Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
Siemens PLCSCADA systemsArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningData analyticsCloud Computing ServicesAWSMS AzureProfiNetTCP IP protocolsIoT devicesRTLS devicesRFIDMechatronicsAutomation
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category embedded
Posted 14 days ago