MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II (f/m/d)

TE Connectivity; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus plans

Wellness incentives

Stock purchase program

Community outreach

Job summary

TE Connectivity seeks a Visual Inspection Automation Engineer to design and implement automated visual inspection solutions for medical products in Galway. The role focuses on detecting cosmetic, dimensional, and functional defects using machine vision and AI-based inspection technologies to ensure consistent product quality.

You will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and NPD teams to integrate systems into production lines, support validation activities, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Mech, ECE, Mechatronics, Automation) required.
• 5+ years in automated visual inspection or machine vision.
• Experience with regulated/high-volume manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated visual inspection systems for defect detection.
• Select and integrate cameras, lighting, and vision controllers.
• Develop and optimize vision algorithms using rule-based and AI approaches.
• Perform feasibility studies and POCs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, NPD teams.
• Support NPI by defining inspection strategies.
• Troubleshoot vision system issues across hardware and software.
• Travel up to 20%.

Skills

Machine vision

PLC integration

Vision platforms

Camera & lighting

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in engineering

Tools

OpenCV

Cognex

Keyence

Omron

Job description

Visual Inspection Automation Engineer (f/m/d)

Posting Start Date: 8/31/26

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 Description:

The Visual Inspection Automation Engineer will design and implement automated visual inspection solutions for medical products across manufacturing and inspection processes. This role focuses on detecting cosmetic, dimensional, and functional defects using advanced machine vision and AI-based inspection technologies to ensure consistent product quality. The engineer will work closely with quality, manufacturing, and NPD teams to integrate inspection systems into production lines, support validation activities, and ensure compliance with medical device quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Why you should join us

Your main tasks

• Design and develop automated visual inspection systems for defect detection, dimensional inspection, and cosmetic evaluation.
• Select and integrate cameras, lenses, lighting, and vision controllers based on inspection requirements.
• Develop, test, and optimize vision algorithms using rule-based and/or AI-based approaches.
• Conduct feasibility studies, proof-of-concepts (POCs), and pilot implementations.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Process Engineering, and NPD teams
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by defining inspection strategies and requirements
• Collaborate with equipment vendors and system integrators
• Troubleshoot and resolve vision system issues related to hardware, software, and process variation
• Support commissioning, validation, and handover of inspection systems to production
• Maintain a strong focus on health and safety issues related to new process development.
• Design, develop, and qualify equipments to meet TE quality and production standards.
• Ensure compliance with all specifications, regulatory standards, and customer requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Wiliness to travel up to 20% as required.

Your ideal background

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field)

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience, in automated visual inspection or machine vision roles (level dependent)
• Designing & implementing novel solutions for complex automated systems(visual) in Med device or similar industries.
• Experience in regulated or high-volume manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Experience with machine vision platforms (e.g., Cognex, Keyence, Omron, OpenCV) a distinct advantage.
• Strong understanding of cameras, optics, and industrial lighting techniques a distinct advantage.
• Experience integrating vision systems with PLCs and industrial networks.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality inspection principles.
• Sound technical knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Creative and structured approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team player who consistently demonstrates TE values.

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 (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)

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group

Job Locations:

PARKMORE WEST

GALWAY, Galway H91 VN2T

Ireland

Posting City: GALWAY

Job Country: Ireland

Travel Required: None

Requisition ID: 154831

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: 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.