Senior Manufacturing Process Development Automation Engineer

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

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 Overview

Implements manufacturing techniques, processes, tools, and machinery to maximize throughput; performs research on products and manufacturing processes and shares the same with senior engineers.

Job Requirements

Seeking Senior MPDE Automation Engineer with a strong Electrical and Electronics Engineering background to lead the development and implementation of advanced automation solutions for cable assembly manufacturing. This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating automated manufacturing systems, while driving process innovation, quality improvement, and operational excellence; supporting new product development, Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives, tooling and process qualification, and supplier capability assessments. A strong understanding of industrial automation, controls engineering, electronics, sensors, machine vision, robotics, and manufacturing process development is essential.

This position requires close collaboration with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to deliver robust, scalable, and cost-effective automation solutions that meet TE standards.

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong preference for candidates with Electrical & Electronics (E&E) engineering education and hands‑on automation controls experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in automation engineering, manufacturing engineering, process development, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of Industrial automation systems; PLCs, motion control systems, and industrial networks; sensors, actuators, and electrical control systems; robotics and automated assembly equipment; servo systems and electrical drive technologies.
• Proficiency in Mandarin language will be added advantage.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced product development environment.
• Self‑driven with a passion for automation and technology innovation.
• Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork.

SET: Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)