Posted 17 June, 2026
Automation & Controls Engineer (f/m/d)
TE Connectivity
Galway, Galway H91 VN2T, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1470367398
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:
Why you should join us
We're looking for a curious and solutions-focused Controls Engineer to help shape and support our manufacturing automation systems at our Galway site. In this role, you'll play a key part in designing, improving, and maintaining control systems that enable safe, efficient, and high-quality production in a regulated environment.
Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, IT, and Digital Factory teams, you'll help connect automation with broader digital manufacturing initiatives-driving innovation while supporting day-to-day reliability. This is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact while growing your technical and collaborative skills.
What you will do
What your background should look like
We value diverse experiences and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every point:
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE 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 www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!
• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group
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.
Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.
Job Locations:
PARKMORE WEST
GALWAY, Galway H91 VN2T
Ireland
Posting City: GALWAY
Job Country: Ireland
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 153253
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page:
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:
Why you should join us
We're looking for a curious and solutions-focused Controls Engineer to help shape and support our manufacturing automation systems at our Galway site. In this role, you'll play a key part in designing, improving, and maintaining control systems that enable safe, efficient, and high-quality production in a regulated environment.
Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, IT, and Digital Factory teams, you'll help connect automation with broader digital manufacturing initiatives-driving innovation while supporting day-to-day reliability. This is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact while growing your technical and collaborative skills.
What you will do
- Support and enhance manufacturing control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and automation infrastructure.
- Design and implement control solutions for new equipment and process improvements.
- Troubleshoot issues on the shop floor, helping to minimise downtime and maintain reliable operations.
- Contribute to capital projects, system upgrades, and MES integration activities.
- Collaborate with Digital Factory teams to ensure effective integration between automation systems and MES.
- Support data connectivity and reliable data capture for digital manufacturing initiatives.
- Partner with Operations and Lean teams to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure systems meet compliance, validation, and data integrity standards.
- Maintain clear documentation, coding standards, and change control practices.
What your background should look like
We value diverse experiences and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every point:
- Background in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or related engineering field (degree or equivalent experience).
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMI, SCADA, or industrial automation systems.
- Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, structured approach to engineering challenges.
- Ability to collaborate across teams and engage confidently on the shop floor.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Understanding of regulated environments (e.g., MedTech or Pharma) and validation practices is an advantage.
- Familiarity with MES integration, industrial data, or digital manufacturing concepts is a plus.
- A continuous improvement mindset and passion for building reliable, scalable solutions.
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE 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 www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!
• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group
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.
Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.
Job Locations:
PARKMORE WEST
GALWAY, Galway H91 VN2T
Ireland
Posting City: GALWAY
Job Country: Ireland
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 153253
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page:
