Job Title: SR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - Controls Engineer
Posting Start Date: 6/15/26
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 OverviewAs a Controls Engineer on our Manufacturing Engineering team, you will:
- Design, develop, and support electrical control systems for both existing and new production equipment
- Lead troubleshooting efforts using structured root cause analysis methodologies
- Evaluate, diagnose, and resolve electrical and software failures on manufacturing equipment
- Partner cross-functionally to drive automation, performance improvements, and system reliability
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidate must reside within Greensboro, NC or near it. Responsibilities- Own plating line PLC systems including sustainment, optimization, and continuous improvement
- Develop, maintain, and update electrical schematics and documentation
- Design and implement electrical control architectures for automation equipment
- Improve plating control system design through prototyping and testing of new automation technologies (sensors, controls, and software)
- Design and deploy advanced intelligent tooling and automation solutions
- Develop digital systems that enhance data collection, visibility, and decision-making on the production floor
- Enable data visualization and analytics to support effective troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Lead equipment and process validation activities from planning through execution and completion
- Support integration of Industry 4.0 / IIOT technologies into manufacturing processes
What your background should look like- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
- 2-5 years of experience in controls engineering, manufacturing engineering, or automation-focused roles
- Strong hands-on experience with electrical systems, industrial controls, and automation equipment
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical for schematic design
- Proficiency in PLC programming (GE/Emerson and Siemens strongly preferred)
- Experience with HMI programming (Wonderware, WinCC, or similar platforms)
- Working knowledge of electrical schematics, panel design, and system integration
- Familiarity with Industry 4.0, IIOT, and smart manufacturing technologies preferred
- Proficient in PC applications including Word, MS Project, and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with structured troubleshooting approaches
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment
Additional Preferred Qualifications- Experience with electromechanical systems and machine controls
- Background in process validation, equipment qualification, or system commissioning
- Exposure to data acquisition systems, sensors, and industrial networking
CompetenciesValues: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITYTE 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 and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
COMPENSATION Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $102,500 - 153,800 (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/VetsIMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUDTE 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.
Job Locations:719 PEGG ROAD
GREENSBORO, North Carolina 27409
United States
Posting City: GREENSBORO
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 150622
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology
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