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- Job Overview Seeking Senior MPDE Automation Engineer with a strong Electrical & Electronics 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 industrial automation, controls engineering, electronics, sensors, machine vision, robotics, 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 Electrical & Electronics Engineering Expertise - apply deep knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, automation controls, PLCs, sensors, machine vision, and robotics 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 Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong preference for candidates with Electrical & Electronics (E&E) engineering education and hands-on automation controls experience.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in automation engineering, manufacturing engineering, process development, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of Industrial automation systems; PLCs, motion control systems, and industrial networks; sensors, actuators, and electrical control systems; robotics and automated assembly equipment; servo systems and electrical drive technologies
Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced product development environment.
- Self-driven with a passion for automation and technology innovation.
Competencies SET
- Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)