Senior Setup Technician

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Setup Technician to join our team at TE. You will work with diverse colleagues to set up, fabricate, assemble, maintain and test machine tools and equipment for experimental projects, supporting product development from ideation to launch.

Key responsibilities

• Set up machine tools and equipment according to established machining procedures.
• Fabricate and assemble prototype components following design specifications.
• Perform quality checks on finished products, document defects and investigate root causes.
• Interpret blueprints and design documents to create toolpaths and ensure parts availability.
• Monitor preventive maintenance, calibrate machines and schedule routine service.

Required profile

• High School Diploma (required); two‑year technical degree in Plastic or Mechanical discipline (preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in plastics processing (injection molding) within the automotive industry.
• Basic knowledge of mechanics and strong attention to detail.
• Values: integrity, accountability, inclusion, innovation, teamwork.

Required skills

• Injection molding
• Blueprint/technical drawing interpretation
• Toolpath creation
• Prototype fabrication
• Preventive maintenance and machine calibration
• Quality inspection and defect documentation