Controls/Automation Engineer MPDE

TE Connectivity; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity is hiring an Automation & Controls Engineer within the Digital Data Networks organization to design, develop, and deploy automated manufacturing systems for optical connectivity products.

Based at TE's temporary Webster, NY site with a transition to Rochester near RIT, the role covers PLC programming, machine vision, robotics, and control architectures to drive throughput, quality and innovation across data center manufacturing.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics/Automation/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience designing, programming, commissioning, or supporting industrial automation and controls systems.
• Experience with PLC, motion control, robotics, machine vision and industrial networking.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy automated manufacturing systems and control architectures.
• Program PLCs, servo motion, robotics, and HMIs for production lines.
• Integrate machine vision for inspection, alignment, and measurement.
• Lead automation development from concept through commissioning for new processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, yield, and uptime through controls enhancements.

Skills

PLC programming

Motion control

Robotics

Machine vision

Industrial networking

Safety systems

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Project management

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics/Automation/Computer Eng

Tools

Electrical CAD

Mechanical CAD

OPC-UA

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

Join TE Connectivity's innovative Digital Data Networks organization as an Automation & Controls Engineer and help develop the next generation of advanced optical connectivity systems powering AI, cloud computing, and hyperscale data center infrastructure.

Please note: operations are currently based at a temporary site in Webster, NY. The team will transition to a permanent Rochester location (near RIT) upon completion.

We Are Hiring Multiple Automation And Controls Engineers

• Staff 8-10 years of experience
• Senior: 5- years of experience
• Engineer II: 2-5 Years of experience

In this role, you will design, develop, and deploy automated manufacturing systems, control architectures, robotics, machine vision solutions, and advanced test platforms that enable the production of industry-leading optical connectivity products. You will work at the intersection of controls engineering, manufacturing automation, and product development to drive innovation, quality, and operational excellence.

Why This Role Matters

As AI applications drive unprecedented demand for bandwidth, reliability, and production scale, advanced manufacturing technologies have become critical to delivering next-generation optical interconnect solutions.

As an Automation & Controls Engineer, you will be instrumental in creating intelligent manufacturing systems that improve throughput, precision, quality, and scalability. Your work will directly influence TE's ability to deliver breakthrough technologies supporting the world's most demanding data center and networking environments.

Job Requirements

Automation & Controls Development

• Automated Equipment Design
• Design and develop control systems for automated assembly equipment, robotics, precision manufacturing cells, vision-guided systems, and custom production machinery.

PLC & Motion Control Programming

• Develop and maintain PLC, servo motion control, robotics, and HMI software to enable safe, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing processes.

Machine Vision Integration

• Implement and optimize machine vision systems for inspection, alignment, measurement, defect detection, and process monitoring applications.

System Integration

Integrate electrical hardware, sensors, actuators, robotics, industrial networks, safety systems, and software controls into robust manufacturing solutions.

Manufacturing Process Development

• Prototype Equipment Development
• Lead automation and controls development from concept through commissioning for new manufacturing processes and product introductions.

Process Optimization

• Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, yield, uptime, and equipment effectiveness through controls enhancements and automation innovation.

Verification & Validation

• Develop test plans, validation protocols, and commissioning procedures to ensure equipment performance, safety reliability, and compliance.

Root Cause Analysis

Troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues using structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven decision-making techniques.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Engineering Partnerships
• Collaborate with mechanical, optical, manufacturing, quality, product development, and process engineering teams to develop integrated solutions.

Continuous Improvement

• Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence initiatives through automation, controls optimization, and process improvements.
• Technical Documentation
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, controls narratives, software documentation, equipment manuals, validation reports, SOPs, and engineering change records.

What Your Background Should Look Like

• BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.

Experience

• experience designing, programming, commissioning, or supporting industrial automation and controls systems.
• Controls & Automation Expertise
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming, motion control systems, robotics, machine vision, industrial networking, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Engineering Tools
• Experience with automation and electrical design software, including controls development environments, electrical CAD platforms, mechanical CAD software, and industrial communication tools.

Core Technical Competencies

PLC Programming & Controls

• Strong experience with industrial control systems, ladder logic, structured text, function block programming, and machine sequencing.

Motion Control & Robotics

• Knowledge of servomotors, multi-axis motion systems, robotic automation, positioning systems, and coordinated machine control.

Industrial Networking

• Experience with Ethernet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, Modbus, OPC-UA, and other industrial communication protocols.

Machine Vision

• Understanding of vision-based inspection systems, smart cameras, image processing, and vision-guided automation.

Manufacturing Automation

• Knowledge of automated assembly, process controls, equipment integration, production support, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Troubleshooting & System Integration

• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, software, mechanical, and process issues within complex manufacturing environments.

Safety Systems

• Experience designing and implementing machine safety systems, risk assessments, safety PLCs, and safeguarding solutions in accordance with applicable standards.

Professional Skills

Problem Solving

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve complex automation and manufacturing challenges.

• Communication
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts across multidisciplinary engineering teams and production organizations.

Project Management

• Experience leading automation projects from concept through deployment while managing schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.

Continuous Learning

• Passion for emerging automation technologies, Industry 4.0 concepts, smart manufacturing systems, and advanced controls solutions.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

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, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience:
• Staff level Engineer: $124,700- $165,000 8-10 years (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Senior level Engineer: $102,700- $154,000 5- 8 years (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Engineer II: $82,000- $123,000 2-5 years (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets