Senior Automation Engineer

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

Job Overview

Contributes to technical function initiatives across multiple projects and manages technical elements while maintaining performance and schedule.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement automation projects focused on improving manufacturing processes and productivity.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for PLCs, HMIs, and automated production equipment.
• Perform sustaining engineering activities and resolve production equipment issues.
• Support the assembly, installation, integration, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Design and develop fixtures and automation solutions for manufacturing operations.
• Manage the selection and procurement of materials and equipment required for automation projects.
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive 5S implementation and process standardization efforts.
• Ensure technical deliverables, project timelines, and performance objectives are achieved.

What your background should look like

Key Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of experience in automation engineering or similar roles.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs (Allen Bradley, Omron, Keyence, Siemens).
• Hands-on experience with robots, cobots, vision systems, HMIs, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Knowledge of sensors, motors, and servomotors.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience managing automation projects from concept through implementation.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork