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- Job Overview Seeking Senior MPDE Automation Engineer with a strong Mechanical Engineering background to lead the development and implementation of advanced automation solutions for cable assembly manufacturing.
- This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating automated manufacturing systems, while driving process innovation, quality improvement, and operational excellence; supporting new product development, Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives, tooling and process qualification, and supplier capability assessments.
- A strong understanding of mechanical design, automation equipment development, motion systems, robotics, pneumatic systems, tooling design, machine mechanisms, and manufacturing process development is essential.
- This position requires close collaboration with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to deliver robust, scalable, and cost-effective automation solutions that meet TE standards Job Requirements Lead Automation Development for Cable Assembly Manufacturing - develop, implement, and validate cable assembly automation lines in accordance with LEANPD principles, driving productivity, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Drive Innovation in Automation Technologies - continuously improve existing automation methods and introduce new technologies, including robotics, machine vision, sensors, motion control, and advanced process controls to enhance capability and tolerance management.
- Support Product Development and DFM - partner with Product Development teams to optimize product designs for automated manufacturing, develop proof-of-concept tooling, prototypes, and ensure successful new product introduction (NPI).
- Design and Qualify Manufacturing Tooling & Processes - design, develop, and validate tooling, fixtures, and automated processes that meet quality, reliability, and production requirements while driving process capability improvements.
- Leverage Strong Mechanical Engineering Expertise - Apply deep knowledge of mechanical design principles, machine mechanisms, robotics integration, pneumatic and servo-actuated systems, material selection, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing processes to solve manufacturing challenges, integrate automation solutions, and assess supplier technical capabilities and compliance.
- What your background should look like Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong preference for candidates with Mechanical Engineering education and hands-on experience in automation equipment design and development.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in automation engineering, manufacturing engineering, process development, machine design, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of: Automated assembly equipment and manufacturing systems; mechanical design and machine mechanisms; robotics and automation integration; servo motion systems, linear motion components, and drive technologies; pneumatic and electromechanical systems; GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, Design for Manufacturability (DFM); and automation equipment qualification
Competencies SET
Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)