MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - 1st Shift

TE Connectivity; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production by assisting senior engineers in implementing manufacturing techniques, processes, tools, and equipment to improve quality and output.

You will help develop and update product designs, BOMs, and work instructions while collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and drive ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in electrical/mechanical engineering position.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of cellular and lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of UL standards.
• Knowledge of ASTM standards.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient math ability.
• Proficiency in Excel/Word/AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement Harger technical designs/drawings.
• Attend Harger engineering meetings when necessary.
• Prepare BOMs for all Harger new and updated products.
• Develop routing for Harger products based on cell operations.
• Document historical quality data for records.
• Maintain knowledge of UL and ASTM specifications.
• Know materials, coatings, and processes for manufacturing wiring.
• Process AutoCAD drawings and designs for new/existing products.
• Process ECOs and MECOs.
• Design, develop and oversee manufacturing processes with equipment and tooling.
• Create/modify routings for existing/new products.
• Create BOMs for existing/new products.
• Recommend new equipment, fixtures, tooling, processes.
• Review blueprints for revision levels.
• Develop work instructions for manufacturing.
• Assist Engineering Manager and Plant Manager on projects.
• Maintain clean, safe, orderly workspace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Math proficiency

Lean manufacturing

UL standards

ASTM standards

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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

The Manufacturing Engineer supports production by assisting senior engineers in implementing manufacturing techniques, processes, tools, and equipment to improve quality and output. This role helps develop and update product designs, BOMs, and work instructions while working closely with engineering and production teams. You will also ensure products meet industry standards and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

Responsibilities

Work Authorization: Candidates must have valid authorization to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and TE Connectivity will not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

• Understanding and implementing Harger technical designs/drawings
• Attending Harger engineering meetings when necessary
• Prepare BOM’s for all Harger new and updated products
• Develop the routing for Harger products based on the operations of the cells being used to manufacture the product
• Document all historical quality data for record keeping and future reference use
• Maintain knowledge of all current UL and ASTM specifications for the products.
• Knowledge of materials, coatings, and processes associated with manufacturing Grounding and Lightning Protection wires.

• Process AutoCAD drawings and design for new and existing products. Equipment and products are noted below but it is not an inclusive list.
• Process ECOs and MECOs.
• Design, develop and oversee manufacturing process with all equipment and tooling for products.
• Create and modify routings for existing and new products.
• Create BOM’s for existing and new products.
• Make recommendations for new equipment, fixtures, tooling, and processes.
• Review all blueprints to ensure they are up to required revision levels.
• Create or assist in development of work instructions for manufacturing use.
• Assist Engineering Manager and Plant Manager on projects, as needed.

• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Wire Products

• Bare Grounding Conductor
• Lightning Protection Conductor
• Mesh
• Signal Reference Grid
• Insulated Grounding Conductor
• Plated Grounding Conductor

Manufacturing Processes

• Wire Draw
• Wire Bunching
• Wire Cabling
• Manual Toolroom equipment
• Welding Electroplating
• Insulating of THHN and THWG coatings

Monday to Friday 7 am to 4 pm.

What Your Background Should Look Like

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in electrical/mechanical engineering position
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of cellular and lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of UL standards.
• Knowledge of ASTM standards.
• Effective communication skills; written and oral.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient math ability.
• Proficiency in the following programs are a must:
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• AutoCAD
• Work independently with little supervision or no supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending, walking, talking and arm and finger movement.

Work Environment

• Work performed in an office environment and occasionally in the manufacturing plant.
• Exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, and odors.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. While the job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to revise the position or to require that other or different tasks be performed.

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: $71,200– $106,800 (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