PRINCIPAL PRODUCT ENGINEER

Job Overview

The Data and Devices Business Unit is looking for a high speed connector Product Development Engineer to design and develop high speed I/O (Input/Output) solutions to solve Data and Devices customer needs, along with TE product roadmap, manufacturing, mechanical assembly techniques, and technology roadmaps. The Product Development Engineer is responsible for design and documentation of new products, from market definition through production and release. The position conceives original ideas for new products/solutions and develops them into practical and economical models. His/her major activities are in the areas of design, development, testing, and manufacture of connectors, products, and systems.

The High Speed I/O Product Development Engineer determines specifications, performs engineering analyses, makes preliminary sketches and design, coordinates support operations such as fabrication engineering samples and testing. Interaction with customers, vendors, marketing and sales personnel, and other engineering areas during the pre-production stages of new products is also an important part of the role.

Responsibilities and Qualification

Minimum Requirements:

• BS degree in Engineering required (Mechanical / Systems discipline preferred).
• At least 15 years of relevant engineering experience in connector industry or high speed cable assembly industry.
• Excellent knowledge of high speed signal transmission.

Must have demonstrated experience in the following:

• Technical owner of assigned product development and product line.
• Fundamental understanding of connector design and mechanical assembly and/or manufacturing techniques.
• Expertise in certain areas of Connector development and/or Connector manufacturing.
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) review, preparation, and presentation to address customer design, engineering, and manufacturing requirements.
• Detailed understanding of manufacturing processes to include stamping, molding, plating, and automated product assembly.
• Experience in development engineering and participation in full product development cycle.
• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D Design Applications, ProE or Spaceclaim preferred, ANSYS simulation beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal communication and teaming skills.
• English language is a must to working with a global team or customers in both written and oral communication.
• SI (Signal Integrity) related design experience in high speed signal transmission is a must.
• Thermal management experience in high speed signal transmission is strong plus.
• Familiarity of switch, server equipment is preferred.

Key Goals and Objectives/Measurements:

 Key Tasks:

Responsible for product development from market definition through production and release.
Lead and solve technical challenges in high-speed applications in both board mount connectors and cable assembly products.
Contribute to BU technology/product decisions and technical initiatives, drive BU innovation and execution.
Performs activities concerned with design, development, manufacturing and testing.
Conceives ideas for new products and use the engineering tools to create models and drawings, introduce your concept to team and work with the team to develop an acceptable concept into practical product. 
Determines specifications, performs engineering analyses, makes preliminary sketches and design, coordinate and support operations such as fabrication of prototypes and testing.  
Interacts with customers, vendors, marketing and sales personnel, and other engineering areas during the pre-production stages of new products.
Define and develop new Power product concepts which provide technical or cost advantages to the customer in order to improve TE’s Data and Devices market position.
Execute technical documentation to fully detail design drawings and requirements, engineering and product change notices, and design history files.
Mentor and coach other engineers in BU/team.

Interfaces with internal and external disciplines:

•    Reporting and regular communication to the engineering manager or project manager.
•    Provide cross disciplinary product related advice about technical and technical-commercial aspects
•    Have regular discussions on progress, work implementation and problems, priorities, analysis, audit, CAE with other involved parties
•    Advise and support manufacturing development team and plant with technical solutions 
•    Vendor liaison at all levels as required, contracting (through procurement) and consultancy 
•    Assess customer technical complaints and resolve design-related quality issues
•    Adopt and adapt to relevant engineering standards and practices.  Specifically, Underwriters Laboratory and Electronic Industries Alliance Standards or equivalent may be requirements in the power connector design process.
•    Bring new technology of cages/high speed connector/thermal solutions into production

Competencies