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TE Connectivity Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer II - CNC Lathe Programmer in El Cajon, California
Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer II - CNC Lathe Programmer
Posting Start Date: 4/9/26
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 Overview
Responsible for developing, programming, and sustaining CNC lathe machining processes within a precision manufacturing environment. This role focuses on CNC turning (including live tooling), SolidWorks modeling, CNC CAM programming (Mastercam/Esprit), process development, and production support to ensure efficient, repeatable, and high-quality manufacturing. Primary objective is to improve machining efficiency, reduce cycle time, and support on-time delivery through robust process design and hands-on shop floor execution.
Please note : This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware, or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate. If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.
Job Requirements
CNC Lathe Programming
Develop, program, and optimize CNC lathe programs (multi-axis with live tooling)
Generate efficient toolpaths to maximize productivity and surface finish quality
Select tooling, cutting strategies, and speeds/feeds appropriate for materials and geometry
Support program prove-out, debugging, and optimization on the shop floor
CNC CAM (Mastercam / Esprit)
Create and maintain CNC programs using Mastercam and/or Esprit
Optimize toolpaths for turning, mill-turn, and complex geometries
Maintain program revision control and ensure consistency across jobs
SolidWorks Modeling
Create and modify 3D models and manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks
Support design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews
Develop models for fixturing, workholding, and process validation
Process Development
Develop and document machining processes for new and existing components
Define workholding, tooling, and datum strategies
Establish repeatable processes capable of meeting tolerance and quality requirements
Production Support
Provide hands-on support to machinists and operators during setup and production
Troubleshoot machining issues related to tooling, geometry, or machine performance
Drive process stability and consistency across production runs
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities for cycle time reduction and throughput improvement
Reduce scrap and improve first-pass yield
Support lean manufacturing and cost reduction initiatives
Documentation
Create and maintain setup sheets, work instructions, tooling lists, and process documentation
Maintain program revision control and configuration management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work with Design Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure manufacturability
Support root cause analysis and corrective action efforts
Safety & Compliance
Ensure safe machining practices and adherence to safety standards
Comply with all company and regulatory requirements
What your background should look like
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
3–6 years of CNC machining / programming experience (lathe-focused)
Strong experience with CNC turning (multi-axis preferred, including 2-axis, 3-axis, and mill-turn/live tooling environments)
Strong working knowledge of CNC CAM software (Mastercam and/or Esprit)
Proficiency in SolidWorks (modeling and drawing creation)
Strong understanding of GD&T and machining tolerances
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced experience with CNC CAM software (Mastercam and Esprit preferred)
Experience with multi-axis CNC machines (5 to 9 axis preferred)
Experience with mill-turn or Swiss-type machines
Familiarity with ERP/MES systems
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Key Competencies
CNC turning and multi-axis programming expertise
Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability
Deep understanding of cutting tools, workholding, and machining dynamics
Effective communication with shop floor personnel
Attention to detail and commitment to quality
Performance Metrics
Cycle time reduction
Scrap and rework reduction
On-Time Delivery (OTD) support
Process capability and repeatability
Program efficiency and machine uptime
Role Scope
Individual contributor role
Primarily site-based with hands-on shop floor engagement
Limited travel (if required)
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
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)
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $75,600 - 85,000 (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/Vets
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.
Job Locations:
1700 GILLESPIE WAY
EL CAJON, California 92020
United States
Posting City: El Cajon
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 150463
Workplace Type: Onsite
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.