What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer (On-Site) position at Bel Fuse Inc.?
We are looking for an Automation Engineer to help transform manufacturing through Automation and lead design, implementation and continuous improvement of automated production systems that increase efficiency, quality and operational performance.
** This role can be staffed from any of the following Cinch locations: McAllen, TX, Waseca, MN or Reynosa, Tamps Mexico **
Are You Looking To:
- Design and implement automated systems for use in diverse manufacturing and production environments.
- Develop and implement improvements to existing automation in mechanical assembly, machining and inspection processes.
- Develop and implement maintenance programs for equipment.
- Manage equipment purchase and installation.
Are You Ready To:
- Lead collaborative discussions between local management and upper management to determine automation capabilities and goals.
- Create detailed road maps to guide automation projects from conception to final implementation.
- Support existing automation technology with component and process upgrades.
- Equipment Bill of Materials.
- Lead end-to-end functional testing of all points to local devices, HMI, control room, and other data off-taker facilities.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering or electrical engineering.
- Minimum of 10 year of hands-on experience in designing automation assembly machinery.
- Master’s degree is a Plus.
- Familiarity with PLC hardware selection and programming.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and other computer software.
- Possesses effective written and oral communications skills.
- Autocad/Solidworks/Creo.
- Experience selecting and integrating automation hardware including pneumatics, electric actuators/servos, sensors, and basic guarding/safety components.
- Working knowledge of machine design elements: linear motion components, bearings, cams, springs, gearboxes, couplings, and fastener best practices.
- Experience designing precision tooling and fixturing (nests, locators, clamps, press tools, insertion guides, crimp applicator interfaces, changeover tooling)
- Strong ability with software testing and validation.
- Bilingual -English and Spanish
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
What You’ll Get:
- Competitive Compensation
- Participation in the annual bonus program
- 401K and company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company Life Insurance
- Short & Long-term disability
- Paid Time Off (e.g., Vacation Benefits, Company Holidays, Sick Leave Benefits, Personal Days)
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
To review a full listing of our benefits, please refer to the 2026 Bel Fuse Benefits Summary and Paid Time Off Benefits, or by visiting the Bel Fuse Careers page.
Work Opportunity
Bel will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bel is an Equal Opportunity employer.