Job Description
Job Title:  MFG & PROCESS DVL ENGINEER I (PLC)
Posting Start Date:  7/14/26
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: 

Job Overview

Performs technical tasks including research, development and the improvement of manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency, ensure safety and minimize the excessive use of resources.

Job Requirements

  • Gathering data used to quantify production efficiency, safety measure effectiveness and resource usage.
  • Researching methods for improving a product's quality and ensuring quality control in products.
  • Evaluating manufacturing equipment to identify upgrades that will potentially increase the efficiency or quality of manufacturing processes.
  • Identifying and documents potential inefficiencies and obsolete processes, technology and equipment.

What your background should look like

Responsibilities

  • Basic understanding of industrial automation systems and manufacturing equipment integration for cable assembly and harness manufacturing processes.
  • Basic knowledge of PLC-based control systems, HMI development, industrial networks, sensors, actuators, servo systems, and vision systems.
  • Support the definition, installation, and validation of automation equipment required for new product launches.
  • Participate in equipment commissioning, startup, debugging, and functional validation activities.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of electrical schematics, control documentation, software backups, and automation standards.
  • Support I/O validation, communication testing, machine safety verification, and troubleshooting activities.
  • Basic understanding of machine safety requirements, interlocks, and risk mitigation practices.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, EHS, and suppliers to ensure successful equipment implementation.
  • Support equipment capitalization, technical documentation, purchase requisitions (PRs), and purchase orders (POs) related to automation systems.
  • Assist in identifying automation improvements that enhance productivity, quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.
  • Capture and share lessons learned and maintain project documentation within TE project management systems.
  • Support development and execution of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and process validation activities.
  • Provide technical support during pilot builds, qualification runs, and SOP readiness activities.
  • Troubleshoot control system issues and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 1–3 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, manufacturing engineering, machine integration, or automated production environments.
  • Basic knowledge of PLC programming, HMI systems, industrial networks, sensors, actuators, servo drives, and machine control systems.
  • Experience supporting equipment commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, validation, or continuous improvement activities is preferred.
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, or similar networks.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and automation documentation.
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, automated assembly equipment, and machine safety principles.
  • Experience working in a cross-functional environment supporting NPI (New Product Introduction), production, quality, and operations teams is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with automation software platforms and data analysis tools is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel up to 15% to support equipment suppliers, manufacturing sites, commissioning activities, and product launches.  

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Competencies

Job Locations:

Esq Israel
HERMOSILLO SONORA, Sonora 83174
Mexico

Posting City:  HERMOSILLO SONORA
Job Country:  Mexico
Travel Required:  10% to 25%
Requisition ID:  155659
Workplace Type:  Onsite
External Careers Page:  Engineering & Technology