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Job Number #175145 - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato, Mexico
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
About the Role
Are you a tech-savvy engineer driven to bridge the gap between IT infrastructure and shop-floor automation? As our Manufacturing Systems Specialist, you will take full ownership of planning, deploying, and supporting cutting-edge manufacturing execution systems and industrial technology across our plant. You will act as a key technical orchestrator—ensuring software, hardware, and control networks align with global IT/PFS guidelines, cybersecurity protocols, and validation standards to boost productivity in a safe environment. If you thrive on managing complex MES platforms, supervising external vendors, and optimizing automation networks, this role offers an exciting platform to elevate your career!
Core Responsibilities
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Project & Infrastructure Deployment: Plan, execute, and monitor assigned manufacturing technology projects following global methodologies, managing detailed scopes, CEB/NVOS budgets, validation protocols, and timelines.
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MES & Industrial Network Administration: Administer and maintain MES infrastructure (e.g., OPERA/AVEVA platforms), managing factory networks, servers, connectivity, communication protocols, PLCs, IDFs, switches, and Thin Clients.
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Technical Support & System Upgrades: Provide ongoing technical support to end-users, execute annual hardware/software upgrades, and implement required cybersecurity measures in compliance with global GIT guidelines.
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Vendor & Standards Supervision: Oversee third-party contractors executing infrastructure, programming, or automation tasks to guarantee safety, project specs, and design compliance.
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Cross-Functional & Compliance Leadership: Partner with Automation, Supply Chain, EHS, Quality, and IT teams to provide technical guidance, maintain technical documentation/manuals, and ensure audit readiness.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a highly related technical field.
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At least 3+ years of experience in similar roles within manufacturing, industrial automation, or IT operations.
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Hands-on knowledge of MES systems (specifically AVEVA / System Platform) and PLC programming.
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Strong command of industrial networking, communication protocols, and basic electrical systems.
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Intermediate - Advanced English proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
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Proven track record in end-to-end IT/OT project implementation within manufacturing environments.
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Basic understanding of financial concepts, budget planning, and resource management.
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Experience in custom software development and systems integration for shop-floor applications.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
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