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Job Title: MFG & PROCESS TECHNICIAN IV
Posting Start Date: 6/4/26
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
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Job Description:
Job Overview
This is a 1st shift position in the TE Connectivity Product Development Center.
Depending on prior experience and skill level our technicians are expected to perform various machining, fitting and assembly operations to construct prototype dies, molds, assembly tooling, gages and other tools to prove out engineering concepts and produce sample products. As necessary sets up and operates shop equipment such as lathe, milling machine, drill press, surface grinder and plunge EDM machines to make or repair parts as needed. Technicians typically work with a wide variety of materials. Participates in and follows all safety guidelines.
Successful candidate must have a high degree of skill in at least one of the following:

• Programing and operating 3 & 5 axis CNC machines
• Tool and Die making

Job Requirements
Metal working apprenticeship, trade school or a minimum of 4 years in the metal working trade with demonstrated success working with engineer's sketches, rough drawings, as well as formal drawings.
Must be proficient in the following:

• CNC Milling
• surface grinder
• conventional vertical mill
• lathe
• tool assembly (cutting and forming tooling)
• sink/plunge EDM a bonus.
• Follow safety guidelines

Must have the ability to develop working sketches and plan the sequence of operations to achieve specified tolerances, necessary features and complete work in a minimum time frame. Be accountable and check all work to verify customer needs and timelines are met to the best of ability. Use work order system to access work assigned, enter time to request and document necessary information to complete. Must be able to work to very fine tolerances, work independently or as part of a team. Good communication skills while interfacing at all levels including peers, supervision, managers, and engineers. Able to create technical documents with minimal guidance (such as SOP, technical summary, etc.). Able to adapt to rapid engineering changes during the development of prototypes as engineering objectives or customer requirements change. Must be open minded with good listening skills and willingness to accept other opinions regarding the processing of prototype samples. Performs daily tasks with little to no supervision. Keeps supervision up to date on workload and assists in giving estimated time frame to complete a job when requested. Manages and keeps track of materials and consumable goods used in work area, maintains a list of materials used and spare parts for equipment. As a technician IV, responsibilities, expectations and overall performance are to grow to the highest levels and meet yearly goals set with supervision.
What your background should look like
Typically requires 4-5 years or more of related work experience. Requires high school diploma. Completion of an AA degree or equivalent is preferred.
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: $70,000 - $87,400 (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
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
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.
Job Locations:
3101 FULLING MILL RD
MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania 17057-3172
United States
Posting City: MIDDLETOWN
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: None
Requisition ID: 153747
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology