MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN III

TE Connectivity; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Manufacturing Technician III to provide hands-on support on the production floor, troubleshoot and repair equipment, and assist with process improvements. You will work closely with operators, engineers, quality, and maintenance to keep production stable and implement safety and quality enhancements.

The role includes training operators, performing maintenance and changeovers, and supporting engineering studies and data analysis to drive efficiency and reliability on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical education in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechatronics, Electronics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing, engineering technician, equipment maintenance, automation, or related technical experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose equipment and process problems.
• Experience supporting manual, semi-automated, or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, fixtures, tooling, and process improvements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze manufacturing data and communicate findings effectively.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with operators, engineers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize production needs, and provide effective hands‑on support in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on technical support to operators and serve as a key resource for manufacturing process and equipment questions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and repair manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process issues to minimize downtime and maintain production.
• Perform equipment setup, adjustments, changeovers, preventative maintenance, and support equipment installations and modifications.
• Lead or support root‑cause investigations and corrective actions related to equipment reliability, scrap, quality, downtime, and productivity.
• Identify and implement mistake‑proofing, risk reduction, process standardization, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Train and guide operators on manufacturing processes, equipment operation, setup, troubleshooting, and standardized work.
• Support Manufacturing Engineers with engineering studies, process trials, equipment evaluations, and improvement projects.
• Collect, organize, and analyze manufacturing data to support troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and engineering decisions.
• Assist with the design, fabrication, modification, testing, and implementation of fixtures, tooling, workstations, and equipment improvements.
• Create and revise work instructions, setup sheets, visual aids, floor paperwork, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, scrap reduction, throughput, labor efficiency, and equipment reliability initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Electrical

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical education preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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 Technician III is an experienced technical resource supporting manufacturing operations and the Manufacturing Engineering team. This hands‑on role works closely with operators, engineers, quality, and maintenance to troubleshoot equipment and process issues, maintain stable production, and implement improvements in safety, quality, scrap, productivity, and efficiency.

The technician will spend significant time on the production floor providing technical guidance and training to operators, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, and supporting root‑cause and corrective action activities. This role also supports Manufacturing Engineers by executing studies, collecting and analyzing data, developing tooling and fixtures, implementing process improvements, and preparing manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on technical support to operators and serve as a key resource for manufacturing process and equipment questions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and repair manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process issues to minimize downtime and maintain production.
• Perform equipment setup, adjustments, changeovers, preventative maintenance, and support equipment installations and modifications.
• Lead or support root‑cause investigations and corrective actions related to equipment reliability, scrap, quality, downtime, and productivity.
• Identify and implement mistake‑proofing (poka‑yoke), risk reduction, process standardization, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Train and guide operators on manufacturing processes, equipment operation, setup, troubleshooting, and standardized work.
• Support Manufacturing Engineers with engineering studies, process trials, equipment evaluations, and improvement projects.
• Collect, organize, and analyze manufacturing data to support troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and engineering decisions.
• Assist with the design, fabrication, modification, testing, and implementation of fixtures, tooling, workstations, and equipment improvements.
• Create and revise work instructions, setup sheets, visual aids, floor paperwork, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, scrap reduction, throughput, labor efficiency, and equipment reliability initiatives.

What Your Background Should Look Like

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical education in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechatronics, Electronics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing, engineering technician, equipment maintenance, automation, or related technical experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose equipment and process problems.
• Experience supporting manual, semi‑automated, or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, fixtures, tooling, and process improvements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze manufacturing data and communicate findings effectively.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with operators, engineers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize production needs, and provide effective hands‑on support in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

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: $55,900 – 83,900(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

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