- Location
- Mexico
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Controls Engineer to provide technical support and leadership for industrial control systems used in manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for improving system performance, reliability, and efficiency through advanced troubleshooting, automation, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Controls Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, lead technical efforts, and support operational excellence by leveraging data-driven decision-making, maintenance best practices, and strong engineering fundamentals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading automation, reliability, or capital improvement projects.
- Strong analytical skills with experience tracking KPIs such as MTTR, MTBF, OEE, equipment availability, and downtime reduction.
- Knowledge of advanced problem-solving methodologies (A3, 8D, Ishikawa, Root Cause Analysis).
- Experience working in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Experience supporting Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance planning processes.
- Experience implementing predictive maintenance technologies and reliability improvement programs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in industrial controls within a manufacturing environment.
- Conversational English (required).
- Proven experience managing teams of 20–25 people.
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLC programming (ControlLogix, MicroLogix).
- Experience programming HMIs (PanelView Plus) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
- Strong troubleshooting skills with Ethernet/IP and DeviceNet networks.
- Experience developing, implementing, and supporting preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs.
- Knowledge of maintenance planning methodologies focused on equipment reliability and uptime improvement.
- Solid knowledge of electrical systems, control and relay logic, instrumentation, and electronics.
- Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD for schematics is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Self-directed and capable of working with minimal supervision.
Position Overview
The Controls Engineer will develop and maintain control system standards and configurations for new and existing manufacturing equipment. This includes overseeing installation, commissioning, validation, and ongoing support of control systems to ensure proper functionality, reliability, and compliance with operational requirements.
The role involves implementing programming changes to improve equipment performance, analyzing manufacturing processes to identify automation opportunities, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The Controls Engineer will maintain and update technical documentation, including control logic, schematics, system configurations, and equipment standards.
Responsibilities include leading troubleshooting efforts using structured problem-solving methodologies, improving equipment reliability through data analysis, and driving initiatives based on key performance indicators such as MTTR, MTBF, equipment availability, downtime, and OEE. The position will support and enhance preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime and operational effectiveness.
Additionally, the Controls Engineer will partner closely with Maintenance teams to identify recurring equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, develop corrective actions, and implement reliability improvements. The role will support maintenance planning activities, critical spare parts strategies, equipment lifecycle management, and best practices that improve asset performance and reduce unplanned downtime.
The Controls Engineer will also train production and maintenance personnel on system operation, diagnostics, troubleshooting techniques, and programming while collaborating with tooling, engineering, quality, and operations teams on new equipment and process development. The position requires managing and coordinating technical teams, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards, and contributing to long-term automation, maintenance, and manufacturing strategies.
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About Polaris Industries, Inc.
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.
North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. (Polaris Mexico) is at the forefront of innovation in the powersports industry, manufacturing world-class vehicles that inspire adventure, we are home of RZR, ATV, General, Sportsman and other greats brands. With a focus on quality, teamwork, and cutting-edge technology, our Mexico operations are our largest global manufacturing facility site with more than 5,000 employees. Here at Polaris Mexico, we have engineering support from our new Product Development Center and physically assemble each one of our all-off-road vehicles with processes of injection molding, tube fabrication, welding, engines assembly, liquid and metal paint, and 6 assembly lines. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment where talent thrives, and bold ideas come to life. Join Polaris Mexico, where passion meets innovation! www.polaris.com
How We Hire
North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. is committed to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and makes all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status regarding social assistance, union membership, political beliefs or any other status protected by applicable law.
