Senior Automation Engineer - Cable Assembly & Smart Manufacturing

TE Connectivity; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity seeks a Senior MPDE Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of advanced automation solutions for cable assembly manufacturing. You will collaborate with Product Development and Manufacturing teams to deliver robust, scalable automation that meets TE standards.

You will drive process innovation, implement LEANPD-based lines, and apply expertise in PLCs, robotics, sensors, and machine vision to improve productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in automation engineering, manufacturing engineering, process development, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, motion control systems, sensors, actuators, robotics, and industrial networks.
• Proficiency in Mandarin language will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead Automation Development for Cable Assembly Manufacturing - develop, implement, and validate cable assembly automation lines in accordance with LEANPD principles, driving productivity, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Drive Innovation in Automation Technologies - continuously improve existing automation methods and introduce new technologies, including robotics, machine vision, sensors, motion control, and advanced process controls to enhance capability and tolerance management.
• Support Product Development and DFM - partner with Product Development teams to optimize product designs for automated manufacturing, develop proof‑of‑concept tooling, prototypes, and ensure successful new product introduction (NPI).
• Design and Qualify Manufacturing Tooling & Processes - design, develop, and validate tooling, fixtures, and automated processes that meet quality, reliability, and production requirements while driving process capability improvements.
• Leverage Strong Electrical & Electronics Engineering Expertise - apply deep knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, automation controls, PLCs, sensors, machine vision, and robotics to solve manufacturing challenges, integrate automation solutions, and assess supplier technical capabilities and compliance.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC systems

Motion control

Sensors

Robotics

Machine vision

Electrical drive

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics

Job description

TE Connectivity seeks a Senior MPDE Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of advanced automation solutions for cable assembly manufacturing. You will collaborate with Product Development and Manufacturing teams to deliver robust, scalable automation that meets TE standards.

You will drive process innovation, implement LEANPD-based lines, and apply expertise in PLCs, robotics, sensors, and machine vision to improve productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness across