CONTROLS ENGINEER

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.

Responsibilities

Develop PLC, HMI, and C++/C# based software for automated systems.
Identify the vision hardware and develop software for the vision systems. 
Specify electrical components used in the automation equipment.
Condition and install machines at TE sites including domestic and international ones.
Complete prototype building and product testing in association with design engineers.
Accurate estimation of the number of hours needed to complete an assignment.
Display customer focus and be accountable for the quality and timeliness of own work.

Job Requirements

Minimum 5-8 years of proven experience as an electrical/controls engineer in manufacturing industry.
Minimum education of BS in electrical engineering. MS is preferred.
Proficient in programming PLC/HMI of multiple brands including Omron, Allen Bradley, Yaskawa, Proface, and Siemens.
Must be familiar with communication protocols such as serial, Modbus, TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP etc.
Must be experienced in specifying vision hardware and developing software using different vision systems including Cognex, Keyence, Halcon, Epson, etc.
Experienced in generating electrical schematics using CAD software.
Experienced in programming different brand robots including Epson, Fanuc, Kuka, ABB, etc.
Experience with mobile robots (AGV) is a plus.
Experience with Machine Learning and AI Algorithms is a plus.
Experience with Solidworks and Creo is a plus.
Must be willing to work in a dynamic environment where priorities change rapidly
Talented, motivated and committed individual who has related education and skills to be a controls engineer.
Must be familiar with electrical wiring protocols and best practices.
Comfortable operating within team environment.
 

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