Controls Engineer

Fecha: 17 oct 2026

Ubicación: Toluca, Mexico State, MX, 50060

Empresa: Gates Corporation

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

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About the Position

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team.

The Controls Engineer develops, plans, and implements projects involving control systems at various manufacturing sites and supplier facilities supporting Gates' growth and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
• Works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
• Designs a complete project, system, component, or process.
• Prepares complete project documents.
• Designs and conducts experiments, and analyzes and interprets data.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Formulates and solves problems.
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explains complex, difficult, and/or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
• Designs, develops, and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery.
• Provides installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
• Prepares and presents capital project proposals for Gates' manufacturing plants in the Americas.
• Develops Statements of Work (SOW); prepares bid packages for quotes; reviews and provides the recommended sourcing decision.
• Recommends and implements improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Supplier visits for project updates and equipment run-offs.
• Maintain electrical control standards to ensure the latest.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering - Or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of specific experience in machine control systems including PLC and HMI programming on Allen Bradley platform.
• Experience with Allen Bradley equipment is REQUIRED.
• Strong experience in equipment specification, design, and integration for new and existing processes; experience with various industrial control systems and a basic understanding of machine control concepts.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with integrating lean manufacturing and six sigma principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent project management skills, including execution and follow-up assessment.
• Proficient project management and engineering-related skills including but not limited to:
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Project Management Programs (Microsoft Project)
  • Auto Desk AutoCAD 2D Electrical experience
  • Electrical control panel design
  • Wonderware HMI programming
  • Robotics and vision system integration knowledge
  • Time Management/Resource Planning
  • Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts.
• Self-directed and motivated with a willingness to travel 60 to 70% to the various Gates manufacturing facilities.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones, we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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