As an Automation & Controls Engineer, you will be instrumental in creating intelligent manufacturing systems that improve throughput, precision, quality, and scalability. Your work will directly influence TE's ability to deliver breakthrough technologies supporting the world's most demanding data center and networking environments.
Job Requirements
Automation & Controls Development
Automated Equipment Design
Design and develop control systems for automated assembly equipment, robotics, precision manufacturing cells, vision-guided systems, and custom production machinery.
PLC & Motion Control Programming
Develop and maintain PLC, servo motion control, robotics, and HMI software to enable safe, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing processes.
Machine Vision Integration
Implement and optimize machine vision systems for inspection, alignment, measurement, defect detection, and process monitoring applications.
System Integration
Integrate electrical hardware, sensors, actuators, robotics, industrial networks, safety systems, and software controls into robust manufacturing solutions.
Manufacturing Process Development
Prototype Equipment Development
Lead automation and controls development from concept through commissioning for new manufacturing processes and product introductions.
Process Optimization
Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, yield, uptime, and equipment effectiveness through controls enhancements and automation innovation.
Verification & Validation
Develop test plans, validation protocols, and commissioning procedures to ensure equipment performance, safety, reliability, and compliance.
Root Cause Analysis
Troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues using structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven decision-making techniques.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Engineering Partnerships
Collaborate with mechanical, optical, manufacturing, quality, product development, and process engineering teams to develop integrated solutions.
Continuous Improvement
Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence initiatives through automation, controls optimization, and process improvements.
Technical Documentation
Create and maintain electrical schematics, controls narratives, software documentation, equipment manuals, validation reports, SOPs, and engineering change records.
What your background should look like
BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
Experience
experience designing, programming, commissioning, or supporting industrial automation and controls systems.
Controls & Automation Expertise
Hands-on experience with PLC programming, motion control systems, robotics, machine vision, industrial networking, and automated manufacturing equipment.
Engineering Tools
Experience with automation and electrical design software, including controls development environments, electrical CAD platforms, mechanical CAD software, and industrial communication tools.
Core Technical Competencies
PLC Programming & Controls
Strong experience with industrial control systems, ladder logic, structured text, function block programming, and machine sequencing.
Motion Control & Robotics
Knowledge of servomotors, multi-axis motion systems, robotic automation, positioning systems, and coordinated machine control.
Industrial Networking
Experience with Ethernet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, Modbus, OPC-UA, and other industrial communication protocols.
Machine Vision
Understanding of vision-based inspection systems, smart cameras, image processing, and vision-guided automation.
Manufacturing Automation
Knowledge of automated assembly, process controls, equipment integration, production support, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Troubleshooting & System Integration
Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, software, mechanical, and process issues within complex manufacturing environments.
Safety Systems
Experience designing and implementing machine safety systems, risk assessments, safety PLCs, and safeguarding solutions in accordance with applicable standards.
Professional Skills
Problem Solving
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve complex automation and manufacturing challenges.
Communication
Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts across multidisciplinary engineering teams and production organizations.
Project Management
Experience leading automation projects from concept through deployment while managing schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
Continuous Learning
Passion for emerging automation technologies, Industry 4.0 concepts, smart manufacturing systems, and advanced controls solutions.
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Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
COMPENSATION
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience:
Staff level Engineer: $124,700- $165,000 8-10 years (subject to change dependent on physical location)
Senior level Engineer: $102,700- $154,000 5- 8 years (subject to change dependent on physical location)
Engineer II: $82,000- $123,000 2-5 years (subject to change dependent on physical location)
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
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Job Locations
780 Salt Road
Webster, New York 14580-9709
United States
Posting City
WEBSTER
Job Country
United States
Travel Required
Less than 10%
Requisition ID
158061
Workplace Type
Onsite
External Careers Page
Engineering & Technology
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