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SR AUTOMATION ENGINEER

TE Connectivity • Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

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Posted Sep 5, 2026Apply by Oct 5, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Automation/technical engineering contributor (5–7 years experience); contributes across multiple projects; manages technical elements, performance, and schedule.

**Stack/tools: **

  • PLC/HMI: Allen Bradley, Omron, Keyence, Siemens

  • Automation tech: robots, cobots, vision systems, HMIs, VFDs

  • Design: AutoCAD (electrical drawings/schematics)

  • Engineering practices: sustaining engineering, Kaizen, 5S, process standardization

  • Top 3 responsibilities:

    1. Lead and implement automation projects to improve manufacturing process and productivity.

    2. Troubleshoot and provide technical support for PLC/HMI and production automation equipment.

    3. Support assembly/installation/integration/commissioning and ensure timelines/deliverables meet performance objectives.

  • Must-have skills:

    • 5–7 years in automation engineering (or similar)

    • Advanced English

    • PLC programming and troubleshooting (multiple vendors)

    • Hands-on with robots/cobots/vision systems/HMIs/VFDs

    • Knowledge of sensors, motors, servo motors

    • AutoCAD proficiency for electrical schematics

    • Ability to manage automation projects end-to-end

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Experience with fixtures design and automation solution design for manufacturing operations

    • Experience with equipment/material selection and procurement

    • Participation/leadership in Kaizen and 5S/process standardization

  • **Location & wo

Full Description

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

Contributes to technical function initiatives across multiple projects and manages technical elements while maintaining performance and schedule.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Lead and implement automation projects focused on improving manufacturing processes and productivity. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for PLCs, HMIs, and automated production equipment. Perform sustaining engineering activities and resolve production equipment issues. Support the assembly, installation, integration, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems. Design and develop fixtures and automation solutions for manufacturing operations. Manage the selection and procurement of materials and equipment required for automation projects. Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive 5S implementation and process standardization efforts. Ensure technical deliverables, project timelines, and performance objectives are achieved.

Key Requirements

What your background should look like

5 to 7 years of experience in automation engineering or similar roles. Advanced English proficiency. Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field. Strong experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs (Allen Bradley, Omron, Keyence, Siemens). Hands-on experience with robots, cobots, vision systems, HMIs, and variable frequency drives (VFDs). Knowledge of sensors, motors, and servomotors. Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical drawings and schematics. Experience managing automation projects from concept through implementation.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

PLC ProgrammingHMIRoboticsCobotsVision SystemsVFDsAutoCADMechatronicsProject ManagementKaizen5SPneumatic SystemsElectrical SchematicsContinuous ImprovementSustaining EngineeringTroubleshootingmulti-location

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