COE Assembly Automation Expert (m/f/d) Posting Start Date: 12/9/25 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 The Center of Excellence (CoE) Assembly Automation Expert is responsible for developing and driving Assembly Automation excellence across TE Connectivityu2019s Global Automotive sector. The role focuses on designing lean, efficient, simplified and globally standardized assembly and manufacturing solutions that minimize nonu2013value-added content and movements, leveraging minimum technical solutions to achieve high efficiency and scalability. Your main tasks: Deployment & Process Optimization Develop and deploy lean-based automation concepts eliminating waste and unnecessary complexity Drive RtD Deployment and productivity improvements across all global assembly sites Support plant-level initiatives for productivity, material efficiency, and cost reduction Innovation & Standardization Create, evaluate, and implement scalable, flexible, and digital assembly concepts using minimal capex and lead time Lead innovation projects in collaboration with CoEs, ME, and Digital teams Define and maintain assembly and automation roadmaps and global standards Lean Industrial Design Ensure all assembly system designs adhere to Lean Industrial Design principles focusing on simplicity, value creation, ergonomic efficiency, flow and sustainability Evaluate existing automation systems for improvement opportunities Champion the philosophy of u201cminimum technical solutionu201d while maintaining robustness Change Management & Team Development Lead and facilitate structured workshops to align stakeholders on lean automation goals Work with engineering and operations teams to ensure cultural adoption of lean principles Identify and mentor high-potential talent in assembly automation and CoE disciplines Foster a team spirit where global participants collectively feel ownership for CoE standards Collaboration & Global Alignment Partner with regional and global manufacturing and TEOA teams to harmonize processes and standards Engage lead by Indirect Procurement with equipment suppliers and integrators to embed TEu2019s lean design philosophy and collaborate with equipment suppliers on innovation projects and technology roadmaps Promote knowledge-sharing, best practices, and benchmarking across sites Your ideal profile: Masteru2019s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field Minimum 8 years in Assembly Manufacturing Engineering or Automation Development (automotive preferred) Minimum 5 years leading global or cross-functional automation projects Deep understanding of Lean Industrial Design and its application in automation and manufacturing Expertise in assembly automation technologies, robotics, and control systems Expertise in conducting 3P (Production Preparation Process) workshops Proven capability in change management and facilitation of multi-stakeholder workshops Strong project management, innovation, and communication skills Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across global, multicultural teams Proficiency in English (spoken and written) Knowledge of Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodologies is an asset Willingness to travel globally to support sites and CoE workshops Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation across TEu2019s global operations Competencies SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers) 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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity) 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! 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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: Posting City: BENSHEIM Travel Required: 25% to 50% Requisition ID: 144017 Workplace Type: External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.