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Job Description:
Job Overview
Performs technical manufacturing and automation support activities related to the assembly, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of production equipment and processes. Supports safe and efficient manufacturing operations through equipment setup, calibration, preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve quality and productivity objectives.
Job Requirements
Conduct equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts management, and support sustained production activities.
Operate production equipment and tools used in the manufacture, assembly, testing, and packaging of products.
Follow blueprints, work instructions, guidelines, diagrams, and schematics to ensure product quality and customer specifications are met.
Support manufacturing process improvements through equipment modifications, quality control activities, and in-process production testing.
Troubleshoot and maintain automated manufacturing equipment, including PLC-controlled systems, industrial robots, and machine vision systems.
Perform root cause analysis on equipment and process failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability, efficiency, and product quality.
Assist with commissioning, validation, and optimization of manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
Document maintenance activities, troubleshooting findings, and process improvements in accordance with company procedures.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and production teams to resolve issues and achieve productivity, safety, and quality goals.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime, increasing throughput, and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
What your background should look like
Requires 3-4 years or more of related manufacturing, maintenance, automation, or engineering technician experience. High school diploma required; Associate degree (AA) or equivalent technical training preferred.
Preferred qualifications include:
Experience working with PLCs, industrial robotics, and machine vision systems.
Strong electrical, mechanical, and automation troubleshooting skills.
Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Experience reading electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, safety standards, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment while managing multiple priorities.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
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: $49,700- $74,600 (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.