Electromechanical Technician

Description

* **Position:** Mechatronics Engineer * **Department:** Production * **Reports to:** Operations Director * **Location:** Santa Catarina **Position Objective** Design, optimize, and maintain automated systems and industrial equipment used in plastic transformation processes (injection, extrusion, blow molding), ensuring operational efficiency, reduction of downtime, and continuous improvement in quality and productivity. **Key Responsibilities** * Supervise and optimize **plastic injection, extrusion, and/or blow molding processes**. * Programming and maintenance of **PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation systems**. * Implementation of machinery improvements including: * Injection molding machines * Cartesian or 6-axis robots * Peripheral equipment (chillers, temperature regulators, dryers, grinders). * Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and control-related failures. * Develop automation projects and scrap reduction initiatives. * Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and apply methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and TPM. * Develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans. * Coordinate with machinery and spare parts suppliers. * Ensure compliance with industrial safety and quality standards. **Required Technical Knowledge:** * Extrusion * Blow molding * PLC programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron, etc.). * Pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial electrical systems. * Interpretation of electrical and mechanical diagrams. * Automation and control. * CAD software proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar). * Knowledge of plastic resins (PP, PE, PET, ABS, etc.). * Experience integrating and configuring industrial vision systems for quality inspection, defect detection, presence/absence verification of parts, and validation of automated processes. **Requirements** * **Education:** Technical degree in Machinery, Tools, or Electronics * **Experience:** 1–2 years in the plastics industry. * Availability to work rotating shifts **Competencies** * Analytical thinking. * Problem solving. * Teamwork. * Technical leadership. * Results orientation. * Continuous improvement. Salary: $18,000\.00 \- $19,000\.00 per month Benefits: * Transportation allowance or service * Savings fund * Company parking * Free parking * Option for indefinite-term contract * Medical expense insurance * Life insurance * Discounted cafeteria service * Free uniforms * Grocery vouchers Workplace: On-site employment