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SR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (Automation)

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

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Job Overview

TE’s Medical business unit, part of the Industrial Solutions segment, offers medical device OEMs, a complete product offering, and capability portfolio for minimally invasive, imaging, surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic devices. With more than 350 design engineers and a global presence in all key medical device hubs, we are premier partner to the world’s leading medical technology companies for their next-generation medical devices. We are experts in all aspects of device design and manufacture, from access & delivery solutions for interventional medicine, to sensors & connectors for surgical applications.

Our innovative solutions enable groundbreaking medical therapies such as treating heart disease without opening the body, placing microscopic devices into brain arteries, and powering robotic surgery. Manufacturing Engineering Teams enable the TE business unit plants to reach TE Operating Advantage requirements, leverage Ready-to-Deploy solutions through engagement of Center of Excellence Teams, and advise plants on tool and machine duplications / corrections / improvements. They design and develop manufacturing process and automation platforms and apply them for the realization of new product developments as well as optimization of existing products already in production.

Do you want to work with cutting edge technology? Help manufacture products that enable groundbreaking medical therapies.

At TE Connectivity, you will find a culture that rewards such hands-on engineering spirit. This is a great opportunity to join our team that is seeking a like-minded person with the drive and focus on innovation. Our expertise in laser processing and materials science is hard to beat. We specialize in laser welding, laser cutting, plastic cutting, and ablation, working with numerous types of metal and plastic materials. As a Sr Manufacturing Engineer on our team, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your hands-on work experience in medical device manufacturing, the medical device industry, and its practices

This role functions as an Automation Engineer within the Minnesota-Metals ME team, supporting and participating in the design, testing, modification, fabrication, and assembly of manufacturing tools and electromechanical systems. This includes automated components such as collaborative robots, conveyors, vision systems, and programmable controllers. The role is responsible for troubleshooting, process control, control systems design, and robotics as part of cost savings and quality improvement efforts for the TE Connectivity manufacturing facility in **Plymouth, MN**

At TE, you can make an impact working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable, and more connected world.

Job Requirements

+ Expert in robotic and automation development.

+ Supports the manufacturing engineering team with a focus on implementation and integration, relating to robotics and automation applied to development and production.

+ Design, create, modify and validate automated equipment integration to meet internal and external customer requirements.

+ Program PLCs, HMI, Robots, Servomotors and Machine Vision Systems for new machine builds according to customer requirements for new and existing equipment to reduce downtimes, improve quality or reduce manufacturing cycle time.

+ Ensure control systems comply with TE safety standards and regulatory requirements.

+ Document schematics of new and modified automated machines built.

+ Supports cross-functional groups in the development and implementation of automated systems in support of manufacturing.

+ Test automations software function and review for improvements in cost and machine run times.

+ Create and / or modify existing end of tooling and automation equipment. • Implement capital automation projects using industry best practices business processes.

+ Support the scope, deliverables, schedule, and project team for capital expenditure (CapEx) of automation projects.

+ Participate in the development and implementation of new processes and systems.

+ Identify and oversee system integrations.

+ Coordinate/support engineering and automation design, commissioning, qualification, and the QA Validation groups as appropriate.

+ Proactively look for and recommend improvements in site processes and procedures.

+ Represent the Manufacturing Engineering team as an expert on Automation with good communication and presentation skills.

+ Provide status reports on Automation Projects to Management as required. • Work with teams to plan & collect data for problem solving or process improvements.

+ Process development, implementation and documentation, tools, and equipment.

+ Assist in standard engineering tests and experiments with attention to detail.

+ Assist in writing and documenting process instructions.

+ Create/Improve manufacturing processes and process documentation.

+ Coordinate with different functional groups as required.

+ Train Engineers, operators and manufacturing technicians on new process machine operation

What your background should look like

+ Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Robotics, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering or related field or equivalent technical training plus 5+years related experience working on various automation systems, required

+ Strong proficiency in PLC programming, HMI, Robots, Servomotors and Machine Vision Systems required.

+ Robotic programming and 3D CAD experience, required

+ Laser welding/cutting experience, preferred

+ Ability to work with minimal direct supervision: meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, provide recommendations and effectively communicate updates.

+ Experienced with communicating with Management as well as providing direction support for multiple projects simultaneously.

+ Must be very organized and possess strong verbal and written communications skills. • Must be proficient with Internet navigation, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Teams, Sharepoint), Adobe Acrobat

+ Should be flexible to working outside the core business hours (occasionally on short notice, and a limited basis) as needed.

+ Proven ability to manage multiple and fast-moving priorities.

+ Ability to work well in a fast-paced collaborative team environment within a rapidly evolving business environment.

+ Skilled at solving multi-dimensional problems with both quantitative and qualitative variables.

+ Ability to lead and influence others in support of company objectives.

+ Excellent decision making and cross functional team building skills.

+ Able to read and understand engineering plans and specifications.

+ Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships.

+ Strong team working skills across client, supplier, and geographically dispersed virtual teams.

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.

+ Demonstrated expertise in quality concepts, practices, and procedures. • Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $102,500 -153,800(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

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD

TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity **never requests payment or fees** from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come **only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com** . If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

Location:

PLYMOUTH, MN, US, 55446

City: PLYMOUTH

State: MN

Country/Region: US

Travel: 10% to 25%

Requisition ID: 142290

Alternative Locations:

Function: Engineering & Technology

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.