Automation Engineer

TE Connectivity

. Identify, develop, and deploy scalable automation solutions for assembly processes including feeding, orientation, insertion, crimping, joining, adjustment, marking, inspection, and test .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $126,200 - $189,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and deploying scalable automation solutions, integrating machine vision systems, and applying Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance production efficiency. Proficient in equipment specification, technical documentation, and managing supplier relationships within regulated manufacturing environments.

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Automation EngineeringLean ManufacturingMachine Vision IntegrationEquipment SpecificationRoot Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

Automation Solutions DevelopmentProcess ValidationOEE AnalysisControls FundamentalsTechnical DocumentationBusiness Case DevelopmentRFQ DevelopmentPrecision Assembly ManufacturingRisk AssessmentContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

CognexKeyencePLC PlatformsRockwellSiemensBeckhoffHMIServo ControlIndustrial NetworksDigital Manufacturing

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Green BeltTEOA Training

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseMedicalRegulated ManufacturingSmall-Component AssemblyPrecision AssemblyMachine Safety StandardsSupplier ManagementManufacturing EngineeringProcess Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, develop, and deploy scalable automation solutions for assembly processes including feeding, orientation, insertion, crimping, joining, adjustment, marking, inspection, and test
Assess current-state processes and define the appropriate automation level: manual aids, semi-automatic, or fully automatic
Develop automation concepts, process requirements, layouts, cycle time models, and technical documentation
Develop modular, standard automation platforms deployable across multiple sites
Partner with site engineering and operations teams to define user requirements, process capability needs, and acceptance criteria
Prepare equipment specifications, Statements of Work, and RFQ packages
Lead and participate in supplier design reviews
Manage technical delivery through build, FAT, installation, SAT, commissioning, and ramp-up
Integrate machine vision systems into assembly, inspection, and test equipment
Define inspection requirements including features, tolerances, lighting, optics, and reject handling
Select, configure, and validate inspection solutions with vision suppliers
Apply controls fundamentals to review machine designs and support troubleshooting
Promote reliable, maintainable designs, standard components, and preferred controls architectures
Participate in machine safety and risk assessment reviews
Analyze downtime, failure, and OEE data; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
Build business cases and capital justification packages quantifying labor, capacity, quality, safety, risk-reduction benefits, and ROI
Support supplier identification, RFQ issue, technical bid comparison, and supplier selection
Support procurement activities including purchase requisitions, technical clarifications, NDA and IP considerations, and milestone payment criteria
Apply Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and TEOA principles to eliminate waste before automation
Support Kaizen events, value stream mapping, standard work, mistake-proofing, and flow improvements
Collaborate with site teams and suppliers across multiple locations to deliver robust, scalable automation solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual
Able to access export-controlled information
Willing to travel 25%–50% domestically and internationally
3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, automation engineering, or process development within a production environment
Background in small-component or precision assembly manufacturing
Experience scoping, specifying, and delivering automation equipment with external machine builders or integrators
Demonstrated application of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methods
Preferred: experience in connector assembly or relay manufacturing
Preferred: hands-on experience integrating vision systems such as Cognex or Keyence
Preferred: working knowledge of PLC platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff, servo and motion control, and robotics
Preferred: experience building business cases and supporting capital equipment procurement
Preferred: experience in Aerospace, Defense, Medical, or other regulated manufacturing environments
Preferred: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher, or TEOA training
Preferred: exposure to machine safety standards, risk assessment, and safety-related control systems
Preferred: exposure to digital manufacturing, machine connectivity, or OEE monitoring systems
Technical knowledge of assembly automation and small-part handling
Equipment specification, SOW and RFQ development, and technical bid evaluation
Machine vision application and integration
Controls fundamentals: PLC, HMI, servo and motion, sensors, and industrial networks
Equipment reliability, OEE analysis, and maintainability
Root cause analysis and structured problem solving using 8D, DMAIC, 5 Why, and Fishbone
Process validation, capability studies, PFMEA, and risk assessment
Business case development and ROI analysis
Lean tools including VSM, standard work, 5S, SMED, poka-yoke, and Kaizen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Voluntary benefits
Incentive(s) as part of total compensation