Job Overview

We are looking for a Staff R&D/Product Development Engineer (m/f/d) – Terminal Development Platform Lead to build and technically lead our Terminal Development capability within ICT Platform Engineering.

The role will drive the development of next-generation terminal and contact technologies and establish reusable engineering solutions across SCS, RCS and Data Connectivity. The position combines hands-on terminal engineering with technical leadership, technology development and capability building.

Job Requirements

• Build, develop and lead the future Terminal Development Platform Team within Platform Engineering
• Take people management responsibility for the Terminal team, including team development, goal setting, performance management and competency development
• Lead the development of electrical terminals, contacts and related technologies from concept through validation and industrialization
• Support development of round terminals, stamped & formed contacts, press-fit and header technologies
• Establish reusable terminal architectures, engineering methods, design rules and technology standards
• Drive simulation, feasibility studies, design reviews, validation and root cause investigations
• Build terminal engineering competency within ICT through knowledge transfer, mentoring and technical guidance
• Establish strong collaboration with global TE experts in Product Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing, Simulation and Validation

What your background should look like

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in product development, preferably in connectors, terminals, electrical contacts or electromechanical systems
• Strong knowledge in several of the following areas:
• Terminal/contact design and contact physics
• Copper alloys and material selection
• Plating and surface technologies
• Stamping and forming
• Press-fit or termination technologies
• FEM/simulation
• Validation and reliability
• Experience developing products from concept through validation and industrialization
• Strong technical leadership and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in global, cross-functional engineering teams
• Fluent English and German
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep experience in electrical terminal/contact development
• Knowledge of stamped and formed terminal systems, progressive tooling or terminal manufacturing
• Experience with electrical/thermal contact performance, vibration and fretting
• Experience establishing engineering standards, design rules or reusable technology platforms