Tooling Development Engineer — Lead Automation Projects

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Lecco; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Package

Performance-Based Bonus Plans

Health Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Development Plan

Well-being programs

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. is seeking an experienced Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer to lead end-to-end development of tooling-based termination machines for high-volume wire harness production.

You will guide cross-functional teams, manage risk assessments, and ensure safe, reliable, and cost-efficient designs while collaborating with global suppliers. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, on-site testing and commissioning, and adherence to CE and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field
• >3 years of product development and engineering experience
• ≥2 years of industrial automation experience
• Strong mechanical and mechatronic design knowledge
• Experience with risk assessments and leading Design and Process FMEA
• Proficiency with CAD platforms (PTC Creo, SolidWorks, or Autodesk Inventor)
• Advanced proficiency with Windows and Office
• Excellent written and spoken English

Responsibilities

• Lead machine development projects from concept to commissioning
• Act as technical lead and coordinate cross-functional teams
• Drive innovation by evaluating new technologies and trends
• Develop machines meeting performance, quality, cost, reliability, and lead time requirements
• Collaborate with global suppliers and review supplier designs
• Ensure compliance with CE and other applicable standards
• Lead root-cause analysis and risk assessments including FMEA
• Provide on-site testing, troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning support
• Prepare and maintain technical specifications, designs, and detailed drawings
• Review designs for feasibility, manufacturability, maintainability, and cost-effectiveness

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Effective communication

FMEA methodologies (Design/Process)

CE compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field

Tools

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

TE Connectivity Ltd. is seeking an experienced Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer to lead end-to-end development of tooling-based termination machines for high-volume wire harness production.

You will guide cross-functional teams, manage risk assessments, and ensure safe, reliable, and cost-efficient designs while collaborating with global suppliers. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, on-site testing and commissioning, and adherence to CE and industry standards.