Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Technical Engineering Support Teams analyze, test and assist in research for the development of products and processes. Team members may specialize in quality control or assurance, chemical manufacturing processes, metals, electrical connectors and components, process development, materials, and/or instrumentation. They may also handle calibration, displays, network control, mold development and audiovisual work or environmental health and safety. The Technical Engineering Support Teams are responsible for the completion of assigned engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines. They plan, prioritize, and manage multiple engineering projects; prioritize tasks and assign team members to ensure that the team's overall resources are used effectively and that project deadlines are met. They evaluate and authorize changes that significantly impact the scope, budget, or timeline of a project. At times, they may work directly with customers to understand needs, gather customer requirements, identify resources and assess project risks. They create, develop, plan, write and edit operational, instructional, maintenance or test procedures for paper, multimedia or web-based publication, for non-technical and technical users.

4th Shift Specific Responsibilities: This position operates during evening/night hours and requires coordination with both 1st and 3rd shift teams to ensure continuous manufacturing operations and seamless handoff of critical processes and projects.

This position requires access to information that is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent residents, persons granted asylee status in the U.S., or persons admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

Job Requirements

Core Manufacturing Support:

• Support goals for yield and productivity sustainment through process improvement and troubleshooting during 4th shift operations
• Coordinate with 1st shift teams during shift handover to ensure continuity of ongoing projects and processes
• Training operators on manufacturing process and equipment operation/set-up during evening shift hours
• Coordinate and execute moderately complex engineering studies and projects assigned with minimal guidance, ensuring progress updates are communicated to day shift management 

Documentation and Compliance:

• Compliance to our QA manual and documentation systems with emphasis on end-of-shift reporting and documentation handoff
• Edit and create procedures and standard work, coordinating with day/night shift engineering teams as needed
• Work with outside vendors to solve problems for the plant, managing vendor communications across shift boundaries

Team Coordination:

• Participate in shift change procedures following established protocols
• Assists in training manufacturing technicians during 2nd shift operations
• Coordinate with other shift personnel for project continuity and equipment status updates
• Other duties as assigned

What your background should look like

Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma/GED and 4+ years related experience OR 2-year degree and 2+ years related experience
• Previous 2nd shift or non-standard hours manufacturing experience preferred

Technical Skills:

• Ability to safely operate common hand and power tools during evening hours with appropriate lighting and safety protocols
• Experience in 5S methodology and regulated industry experience
• Ability to independently navigate in and operate PCs and other industrial computer equipment
• Ability to redline and compose new MS Word documents using company standard templates, create basic PowerPoint slides

Communication Skills:

• Ability to read, write and speak proficiently in English
• Strong communication skills for effective shift handover and cross-shift coordination
• Capability to work independently during evening hours while maintaining communication with management and other shifts as needed

Shift-Specific Considerations

Schedule: This position operates on 4th shift schedule as defined by company policy, typically weekend hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)

Shift Premium: May be eligible for shift premium based on regularly scheduled 4th shift assignment: Friday, Saturday, Sunday (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)

Competencies