{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a615b03ffd251ff4f32676d0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a615b03ffd251ff4f32676d0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a615b03ffd251ff4f32676d0","title":"Controls/Automation Engineer MPDE","description":"Join TE Connectivity's innovative Digital Data Networks organization as an Automation & Controls Engineer and help develop the next generation of advanced optical connectivity systems powering AI, cloud computing, and hyperscale data center infrastructure.\n\nPlease note: operations are currently based at a temporary site in Webster, NY. The team will transition to a permanent Rochester location (near RIT) upon completion.\n\nWe are hiring Multiple Automation and Controls Engineers:\n\nStaff 8-10 years of experience\nSenior: 5- years of experience\nEngineer II: 2-5 Years of experience\n\nIn this role, you will design, develop, and deploy automated manufacturing systems, control architectures, robotics, machine vision solutions, and advanced test platforms that enable the production of industry-leading optical connectivity products. You will work at the intersection of controls engineering, manufacturing automation, and product development to drive innovation, quality, and operational excellence.\n\nWhy This Role Matters\n\nAs AI applications drive unprecedented demand for bandwidth, reliability, and production scale, advanced manufacturing technologies have become critical to delivering next-generation optical interconnect solutions.\n\nAs an Automation & Controls Engineer, you will be instrumental in creating intelligent manufacturing systems that improve throughput, precision, quality, and scalability. Your work will directly influence TE's ability to deliver breakthrough technologies supporting the world's most demanding data center and networking environments.\n\nJob Requirements\n\nAutomation & Controls Development\n\nAutomated Equipment Design\nDesign and develop control systems for automated assembly equipment, robotics, precision manufacturing cells, vision-guided systems, and custom production machinery.\n\nPLC & Motion Control Programming\n\nDevelop and maintain PLC, servo motion control, robotics, and HMI software to enable safe, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing processes.\n\nMachine Vision Integration\n\nImplement and optimize machine vision systems for inspection, alignment, measurement, defect detection, and process monitoring applications.\n\nSystem Integration\n\nIntegrate electrical hardware, sensors, actuators, robotics, industrial networks, safety systems, and software controls into robust manufacturing solutions.\n\nManufacturing Process Development\n\nPrototype Equipment Development\nLead automation and controls development from concept through commissioning for new manufacturing processes and product introductions.\n\nProcess Optimization\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve cycle time, yield, uptime, and equipment effectiveness through controls enhancements and automation innovation.\n\nVerification & Validation\n\nDevelop test plans, validation protocols, and commissioning procedures to ensure equipment performance, safety, reliability, and compliance.\n\nRoot Cause Analysis\n\nTroubleshoot complex equipment and process issues using structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven decision-making techniques.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\n\nEngineering Partnerships\nCollaborate with mechanical, optical, manufacturing, quality, product development, and process engineering teams to develop integrated solutions.\n\nContinuous Improvement\n\nSupport Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence initiatives through automation, controls optimization, and process improvements.\nTechnical Documentation\nCreate and maintain electrical schematics, controls narratives, software documentation, equipment manuals, validation reports, SOPs, and engineering change records.\nWhat your background should look like\nBS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.\n\nExperience\n\nexperience designing, programming, commissioning, or supporting industrial automation and controls systems.\nControls & Automation Expertise\nHands-on experience with PLC programming, motion control systems, robotics, machine vision, industrial networking, and automated manufacturing equipment.\nEngineering Tools\nExperience with automation and electrical design software, including controls development environments, electrical CAD platforms, mechanical CAD software, and industrial communication tools.\n\nCore Technical Competencies\n\nPLC Programming & Controls\n\nStrong experience with industrial control systems, ladder logic, structured text, function block programming, and machine sequencing.\n\nMotion Control & Robotics\n\nKnowledge of servomotors, multi-axis motion systems, robotic automation, positioning systems, and coordinated machine control.\n\nIndustrial Networking\n\nExperience with Ethernet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, Modbus, OPC-UA, and other industrial communication protocols.\n\nMachine Vision\n\nUnderstanding of vision-based inspection systems, smart cameras, image processing, and vision-guided automation.\n\nManufacturing Automation\n\nKnowledge of automated assembly, process controls, equipment integration, production support, and continuous improvement methodologies.\n\nTroubleshooting & System Integration\n\nAbility to diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, software, mechanical, and process issues within complex manufacturing environments.\n\nSafety Systems\n\nExperience designing and implementing machine safety systems, risk assessments, safety PLCs, and safeguarding solutions in accordance with applicable standards.\n\nProfessional Skills\n\nProblem Solving\n\nStrong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve complex automation and manufacturing challenges.\n\nCommunication\nAbility to clearly communicate technical concepts across multidisciplinary engineering teams and production organizations.\n\nProject Management\n\nExperience leading automation projects from concept through deployment while managing schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.\n\nContinuous Learning\n\nPassion for emerging automation technologies, Industry 4.0 concepts, smart manufacturing systems, and advanced controls solutions.\nCompetencies\nValues: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork\n\nABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY\n\nTE 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.\n\nOur 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).\n\nCOMPENSATION\n• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience:\n\nStaff level Engineer: $124,700- $165,000 8-10 years (subject to change dependent on physical location)\nSenior level Engineer: $102,700- $154,000 5- 8 years (subject to change dependent on physical location)\nEngineer II: $82,000- $123,000 2-5 years (subject to change dependent on physical location)\n\n• 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.\n• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits\n\nBENEFITS\n• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.\n\nEOE, Including Disability/Vets\n\nIMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD\nTE 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. 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The team will transition to a permanent Rochester location (near RIT) upon completion.\n\nWe are hiring Multiple Automation and Controls Engineers:\n\nStaff 8-10 years of experience\nSenior: 5- years of experience\nEngineer II: 2-5 Years of experience\n\nIn this role, you will design, develop, and deploy automated manufacturing systems, control architectures, robotics, machine vision solutions, and advanced test platforms that enable the production of industry-leading optical connectivity products. You will work at the intersection of controls engineering, manufacturing automation, and product development to drive innovation, quality, and operational excellence.\n\nWhy This Role Matters\n\nAs AI applications drive unprecedented demand for bandwidth, reliability, and production scale, advanced manufacturing technologies have become critical to delivering next-generation optical interconnect solutions.\n\nAs an Automation & Controls Engineer, you will be instrumental in creating intelligent manufacturing systems that improve throughput, precision, quality, and scalability. Your work will directly influence TE's ability to deliver breakthrough technologies supporting the world's most demanding data center and networking environments.\n\nJob Requirements\n\nAutomation & Controls Development\n\nAutomated Equipment Design\nDesign and develop control systems for automated assembly equipment, robotics, precision manufacturing cells, vision-guided systems, and custom production machinery.\n\nPLC & Motion Control Programming\n\nDevelop and maintain PLC, servo motion control, robotics, and HMI software to enable safe, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing processes.\n\nMachine Vision Integration\n\nImplement and optimize machine vision systems for inspection, alignment, measurement, defect detection, and process monitoring applications.\n\nSystem Integration\n\nIntegrate electrical hardware, sensors, actuators, robotics, industrial networks, safety systems, and software controls into robust manufacturing solutions.\n\nManufacturing Process 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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.\n\nOur 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).\n\nCOMPENSATION\n• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience:\n\nStaff level Engineer: $124,700- $165,000 8-10 years (subject to change dependent on physical location)\nSenior level Engineer: $102,700- $154,000 5- 8 years (subject to change dependent on physical location)\nEngineer II: $82,000- $123,000 2-5 years (subject to change dependent on physical location)\n\n• 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.\n• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits\n\nBENEFITS\n• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.\n\nEOE, Including Disability/Vets\n\nIMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD\nTE 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. 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