Controls/Automation Engineer MPDE
TE Connectivity Ltd.
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TE Connectivity is seeking Automation & Controls Engineers to design, develop, and deploy automated manufacturing systems in Webster, NY, with transition to Rochester. Roles include Senior, Engineer II, and Staff levels, focusing on control architectures, robotics, and machine vision for optical connectivity products.
You will work across engineering teams to improve throughput, quality, and scalability, supporting Lean and Operational Excellence initiatives while ensuring safety and compliance
Qualifications
- BS or higher in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics or related field.
- Hands-on experience designing, programming, commissioning or supporting automation and controls systems.
- Experience with PLCs, motion control, robotics, machine vision, and industrial networking.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy automated manufacturing systems and control architectures.
- Develop PLC, motion control, robotics, and HMI software for manufacturing processes.
- Integrate electrical hardware, sensors, actuators, and software controls into robust solutions.
- Lead automation development from concept through commissioning for new processes and products.
- Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, yield, uptime, and equipment effectiveness.
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Job description
Job Title: Controls/Automation Engineer MPDE
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 Description:
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.
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.
- Automated Equipment Design
- Design and develop control systems for automated assembly equipment, robotics, precision manufacturing cells, vision-guided systems, and custom production machinery.
- Develop and maintain PLC, servo motion control, robotics, and HMI software to enable safe, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing processes.
- Implement and optimize machine vision systems for inspection, alignment, measurement, defect detection, and process monitoring applications.
Integrate electrical hardware, sensors, actuators, robotics, industrial networks, safety systems, and software controls into robust manufacturing solutions.
- Prototype Equipment Development
- Lead automation and controls development from concept through commissioning for new manufacturing processes and product introductions.
- Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, yield, uptime, and equipment effectiveness through controls enhancements and automation innovation.
- Develop test plans, validation protocols, and commissioning procedures to ensure equipment performance, safety, reliability, and compliance.
Troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues using structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven decision-making techniques.
- Engineering Partnerships
- Collaborate with mechanical, optical, manufacturing, quality, product development, and process engineering teams to develop integrated solutions.
- 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.
- BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
- 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.
- Strong experience with industrial control systems, ladder logic, structured text, function block programming, and machine sequencing.
- Knowledge of servomotors, multi‑axis motion systems, robotic automation, positioning systems, and coordinated machine control.
- Experience with Ethernet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, Modbus, OPC-UA, and other industrial communication protocols.
- Understanding of vision‑based inspection systems, smart cameras, image processing, and vision‑guided automation.
- Knowledge of automated assembly, process controls, equipment integration, production support, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, software, mechanical, and process issues within complex manufacturing environments.
- Experience designing and implementing machine safety systems, risk assessments, safety PLCs, and safeguarding solutions in accordance with applicable standards.
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.
- Experience leading automation projects from concept through deployment while managing schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
- Passion for emerging automation technologies, Industry 4.0 concepts, smart manufacturing systems, and advanced controls solutions.
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Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
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.
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
A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Posting City: WEBSTER
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 158061
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology
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