Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer II - Assembly Automation (Onsite)

TE Connectivity Corporation; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer II - Assembly Automation (Onsite) in the Raleigh/Fuquay-Varina area, with 10–25% travel. You will lead automation projects, optimize processes, and support PFMEA and capability studies to improve quality and productivity.

The role requires hands-on experience with automated assembly systems, robotics, and lean manufacturing, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager at the Fuquay-Varina facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience implementing or supporting assembly automation systems.
• Knowledge of process troubleshooting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes with focus on automation systems.
• Lead automation initiatives to improve safety, labor efficiency, and throughput.
• Manage automation capital projects from concept through production.
• Support PFMEA, control plans, process validations, and capability studies.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project Management

Data Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Leadership & Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

FANUC

ABB

Universal Robots

Yaskawa

Epson

PLCs

HMI

Job description

Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer II - Assembly Automation (Onsite) Job Description Job Alerts Link Job Title: Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer II - Assembly Automation (Onsite)

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

This role reports to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager and is based in the Raleigh, NC area, supporting the Fuquay-Varina facility ONSITE. Travel is estimated at 10-25%.

The Manufacturing and Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes with a focus on automation systems. This role includes a mix of projects related to new product introduction and sustaining existing processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automated assembly systems, robotics, and lean manufacturing methodologies.

Job Requirements

Manufacturing Process Improvement

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Analyze process performance and identify opportunities to reduce scrap, downtime, and cycle times.
• Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of production and quality issues.

• Collaborate with tooling suppliers and maintenance teams to improve mold performance and reliability.
• Monitor molding performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.

Automation & Equipment Engineering

• Lead automation initiatives to improve safety, labor efficiency, and production throughput.
• Specify, procure, install, and validate automated equipment and robotic systems.
• Develop equipment requirements, statements of work, and project justifications.
• Coordinate equipment integration with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, conveyors, and ancillary equipment.
• Support programming and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing systems.

Project Management

• Manage automation capital projects from concept through production implementation.
• Develop project timelines, budgets, and ROI analyses.
• Coordinate activities with production, quality, maintenance, tooling, and suppliers.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

  Quality & Compliance

  • Support PFMEA, Control Plans, process validations, and capability studies.
  • Participate in corrective and preventive action activities.

    Documentation & Reporting

    • Generate and maintain manufacturing documentation, process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications.
    • Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) including efficiency, scrap, downtime, and yield.
    • Provide technical training and support to production personnel and technicians.

    What your background should look like

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
    • 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
    • Experience implementing or supporting assembly automation systems.
    • Knowledge of process troubleshooting, statistical analysis, and root cause methodologies.
    • Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing data analysis tools.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with robotics platforms such as FANUC, ABB, Universal Robots, Yaskawa, or Epson.
    • Familiarity with PLCs, HMI systems, sensors, and machine controls.
    • Experience with process validation protocols.
    • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certification.
    • Experience with vision inspection systems and automated assembly equipment.
    • CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, or similar).
    • Experience in electrical devices, automotive, consumer products, or industrial manufacturing environments.
    • Familiarity with Injection Molding

    Key Competencies

    • Process Optimization
    • Automation & Robotics
    • Project Management
    • Data Analysis
    • Continuous Improvement
    • Root Cause Analysis
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Equipment Validation
    • Leadership & Communication

    Performance Metrics

    • Reduction in scrap and rework costs
    • OEE improvement
    • Downtime reduction
    • Successful capital project implementation
    • Cycle time improvements
    • Safety improvements
    • Quality performance and PPM reduction
    • Labor productivity improvement

    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: $82,000 - $123,000 (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

    Job Locations:

    8000 PURFOY ROAD
    FUQUAY - VARINA, North Carolina 27526
    United States
    

    Posting City: Raleigh | Job Country: United States | Travel Required: 10% to 25% | Requisition ID: 158794 | Workplace Type: Onsite | External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology

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