Senior Automation Engineer - Wire & Cable Manufacturing

TE Connectivity Ltd.

Santiago de Querétaro

On-site

MXN 800,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer in Querétaro to lead design, development, integration, and implementation of automated solutions across assembly, cable assembly, and molding operations.

You will enhance productivity, quality, safety, and equipment reliability while guiding the automation team through concept to production release. The role requires extensive experience with PLCs, robotics, machine vision, and automated equipment, plus strong leadership,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required in a related engineering field.
5–7 years of experience in automation engineering or similar manufacturing roles.
Experience leading automation projects from concept through production implementation.
Experience with automatic/semi-automatic equipment in high-volume environments.
Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

Lead automation projects from concept, quotation, and business justification through programming, commissioning, validation, and production release.
Support development, integration, troubleshooting, and validation of automated wire-processing equipment.
Drive equipment capability improvements, cycle-time reduction, scrap reduction, and OEE improvements.
Establish process standards and best practices for automated wire harness and cable assembly equipment.
Develop project scopes, technical specifications, budgets, timelines, resource plans, and performance objectives.
Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robots, cobots, vision systems, servo systems, VFDs, sensors, and automated equipment.
Design and integrate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls solutions for assembly and molding processes.
Develop manufacturing fixtures, poka-yoke devices, robotic applications, and automated inspection solutions.
Provide advanced technical support and root cause analysis for automation-related production issues.
Coordinate equipment installation, startup, commissioning, functional testing, and process validation.
Manage equipment and material quotations, purchase orders, suppliers, contractors, and project documentation.
Ensure automation systems comply with machine safety, guarding, interlock, LOTO, quality, and EHS requirements.
Monitor automation project metrics and ensure deliverables, timelines, budgets, and results are achieved.
Train and provide technical guidance to automation engineers, technicians, maintenance personnel, and production teams.
Lead Kaizen, 5S, equipment standardization, and continuous improvement activities.