Job Description
Job Title:  Visual Inspection Automation Engineer (f/m/d)
Posting Start Date:  8/31/26


At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

Job Description: 

Why you should join us

The Visual Inspection Automation Engineer will design and implement automated visual inspection solutions for medical products across manufacturing and inspection processes. This role focuses on detecting cosmetic, dimensional, and functional defects using advanced machine vision and AI-based inspection technologies to ensure consistent product quality. The engineer will work closely with quality, manufacturing, and NPD teams to integrate inspection systems into production lines, support validation activities, and ensure compliance with medical device quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Your main tasks

  • Design and develop automated visual inspection systems for defect detection, dimensional inspection, and cosmetic evaluation.
  • Select and integrate cameras, lenses, lighting, and vision controllers based on inspection requirements.
  • Develop, test, and optimize vision algorithms using rule-based and/or AI-based approaches.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, proof-of-concepts (POCs), and pilot implementations.
  • Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Process Engineering, and NPD teams
  • Support new product introductions (NPI) by defining inspection strategies and requirements
  • Collaborate with equipment vendors and system integrators
  • Troubleshoot and resolve vision system issues related to hardware, software, and process variation
  • Support commissioning, validation, and handover of inspection systems to production
  • Maintain a strong focus on health and safety issues related to new process development.
  • Design, develop, and qualify equipments to meet TE quality and production standards.
  • Ensure compliance with all specifications, regulatory standards, and customer requirements.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
  • Wiliness to travel up to 20% as required.

Your ideal background

Qualifications

  •  Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field)

  

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience, in automated visual inspection or machine vision roles (level dependent)
  • Designing & implementing novel solutions for complex automated systems(visual) in Med device or similar industries.
  • Experience in regulated or high-volume manufacturing environments is a plus.
  • Experience with machine vision platforms (e.g., Cognex, Keyence, Omron, OpenCV) a distinct advantage.
  • Strong understanding of cameras, optics, and industrial lighting techniques a distinct advantage.
  • Experience integrating vision systems with PLCs and industrial networks.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality inspection principles.
  • Sound technical knowledge.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Creative and structured approach to problem-solving.
  • Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong team player who consistently demonstrates TE values.

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).

 

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

•    Competitive Salary Package
•    Performance-Based Bonus Plans
•    Health and Wellness Incentives
•    Employee Stock Purchase Program
•    Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
•    Employee Resource Group

 

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.

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.

 

Job Locations:

PARKMORE WEST
GALWAY, Galway H91 VN2T
Ireland

Posting City:  GALWAY
Job Country:  Ireland
Travel Required:  None
Requisition ID:  154831
Workplace Type:  Onsite
External Careers Page:  Engineering & Technology