SR R&D/PRODUCT DVL MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Job Overview

TE Connectivity’s R&D/Product Development Engineering Teams conceive original ideas for new products, introduce them into practice. They are responsible for product development, and qualification from market definition through production and release; assist in the qualification of suppliers for new products to ensure suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services for new or improved manufacturing processes; conduct feasibility studies, testing on new and modified designs; direct and support detailed design, testing, prototype fabrication and manufacturing ramp. The R&D/Product Development Engineering Teams provide all required product documentation including, but not limited to, Solid Model, 2D/3D production drawings, product specifications, and testing requirements. They create and modify detailed drawings and drafting or conceptual models from layouts, rough sketches or notes and contribute to design modifications to facilitate manufacturing operation or quality of product. Typical fields of expertise include: materials, mechanics and systems, electrical, optics, chemistry, software, automation systems, packaging, testing and measurement, and manufacturing of electrical, mechanical and electronic components, products, and their integration into systems.

Responsibilities

•     Responsible for design and development of new products based on customer requirement for Automotive application.
•     Responsible for choosing standard parts, features, material as per internal guidelines which would meet the internal / customer target process and cost.
•     Verify the design (plastic parts) which involves 3D modelling (Concepts/APM models), Proposal /detail drawings for costing / production, conducting basic simulation study.
•     Responsible to conduct design reviews and design optimization.
•     Responsible for final release of parts / drawings for Manufacturing
•     Work closely with customer/sales/PM in getting the right and clear VOC (voice of customer), make engineering evaluation/proposal to customer. 
•     Maintain a System level understanding of customer application and the concept necessary for providing a solution to the customers’ expectation. 
•     Work with global manufacturing resources, procurement, and outside suppliers to meet all TE technical, quality and cost objectives.
•     Successfully facilitate transfer and support of new product introduction (NPI) into high volume manufacturing.
•     Design of jigs & fixtures for product testing whenever required. 
•     Drive VAVE, Reverse Engineering and facilitate benchmarking of competitor products.
•     Support product environmental compliance and approvals for new products
•     Collaborate with CFT by providing technical support.
•     Aiding project management responsibilities in absence of the team leader/ project manager.
   

What your background should look like:

•  Bachelor’s / master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical) 
•  Knowledge of state-of-the-art design tools such as Creo modelling, PDM Windchill, Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing (GD&T), GPS, Tolerance stack-up and Simulation
•  Basic knowledge in manufacturing process (machining, molding, stamping, plating, etc.)
•  Basic knowledge in material (metal/plastic) properties
•  8 – 12 years of experience in Design and Development of products, preferably in Sensors,  Automotive background
•  Good Conceptual, problem solving and Analytical Skills
•     Should be Self-Motivated, Adaptive, Passionate about results and a Good Team Player.
•     Strong Technical Aptitude with Willingness to learn new Technologies quickly.
•     Demonstrated working Experience in a fast paced and changing environment with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
•     Good knowledge on measurement instruments / methods / validations
•     Good Exposure to DFA & DFMEA
•     Good at Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, motivational skills & Administrative Skills 
•     Experience in Independent Project Handling, New Challenges, Risk taking & Priority setting
•     Assisting team on technical design, development standards, best practices, & development guidelines
•     Good at Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving abilities
•     Good knowledge on Sensor fundamentals, sensor technology and their applications in an automotive industry preferred.
•     Ability to provide technical support to customer, sales, PM, and Manufacturing team.
•     Conduct necessary test, engineering analysis, trouble shooting and verification.
•     Understanding of product testing & validation as per OEM’s specifications.

Competencies