MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN III
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 Overview
TE Connectivity's Manufacturing Engineering Teams are process leaders for stamping, molding or assembly related topics, ensuring the processes are running at optimum levels for quality and output. They are experts in mold tooling, die tooling, machining, and assembly techniques, possessing extensive knowledge of the associated manufacturing processes which may include the optimization and standardization of stamping / molding / assembly or other processes within the manufacturing environment. Manufacturing Engineering Teams enable the TE business unit plants to reach TE Operating Advantage (TEOA) requirements, roll out Centers of Excellence (COE), Best Demonstrated Practices (BDP’s) and advise plants on tool and machine duplications / corrections / improvements. They design and develop manufacturing process and automation platforms and apply them for the realization of new product developments as well as optimization of existing products already in production. The Teams also support Product Development in the selection and optimization of tools for piece part production and the selection of the most suitable manufacturing concepts relative to planned manufacturing quantities, quality requirements and manufacturing location. They act as interface between engineering and production to ensure manufacturability of new designs and smooth production ramp up as well as support the research & development teams to produce sample manufacturing equipment, product samples and prototypes.
1st shift 6 am to 2:30pm.
This position requires access to information which 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 resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.
Job Requirements
- Support and troubleshoot manufacturing processes including assembly, welding, soldering, wiring, testing, and measurement systems.
- Learn and adapt to new processes over time.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams on new projects and product launches.
- Create and update process documentation (BOMs, routers, SOPs, setup sheets).
- Drive improvements in safety, quality, cost, and manufacturability.
- Manage small projects within budget and deadlines.
- Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience; High school diploma required, Associate’s degree preferred.
- Experience with LEAN tools, SAP, and Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) is a plus.
- Familiarity with electrical assembly, welding, and test equipment preferred.
- Strong communication, adaptability, and self-motivation in fast-paced environments.
- Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD and MS Office (Word, PowerPoint).
- Skilled in soldering, wiring, and measurement systems.
- Support yield and productivity goals through process improvement.
- Perform equipment maintenance and train operators.
- Lead moderately complex engineering studies with minimal supervision.
- Ensure compliance with QA standards and documentation.
- Create and revise IQ/OQ protocols and standard work procedures.
- Train technicians and operate industrial computer systems independently.
What your background should look like
- Typically requires 3-4 years or more of related work experience.
- Requires high school diploma.
- Completion of an AA degree or equivalent is preferred.
Competencies
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $54,400 – $81,600 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• 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.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
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.
HAMPTON, VA, US, 23666
Nearest Major Market: Hampton Roads
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