R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER II

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

•    Control system design for Industrial Automation equipment from concept stage. 
•    Design Automation Control electrical and pneumatic schematics.
•    Liaise with Production during initial machine manufacture. 
•    Production of support documentation including BOMs and manuals.
•    Debugging of plc programs 
•    Researching solutions to existing process problems  
•    Technical support to Production
•    Fixture Design & Development for improving productivity with quality
•    Validation and delivery of completed systems
•    Installation and facilities duties
•    Maintain high quality / compliance standards in line with Medical Devices manufacturing requirements within TE Medical
•    Ensure goals and objectives are met and understood by effective communication, building an atmosphere of openness, honesty and flexibility with individuals and within the team environment. 
•    Manage external relationships with technology providers / Suppliers. 
•    Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are fulfilled Researching solutions to existing process problems  
 

What your background should look like:

• Engineering degree, or equivalent qualification, preferably with 4 to 7yrs experience in generating control schematics, automated fixtures, robotics integration, fixture design, or advanced manufacturing technologies
• Experience with Cobot and AGV implementation
• Proven track record of automation deployment
• Understanding of wide range of automation solutions
• Experience of volume production environment
• Strong technical background and capabilities.
• Proven experience in fixture design, mechanical design, or manufacturing engineering
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks).
• Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling
• A demonstrated ability to solve problems with innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Experience with design for manufacturability and cost reduction strategies
• Excellent working knowledge of equipment and process validation
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles
• Knowledge of ISO and FDA compliance with emphasis on validation.
• Experience in programming IEC 61131 compliant PLC language
• Excellent Knowledge of CE Standards.
• Motivated to work on own initiative and the ability to make and implement decisions.
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills.

Competencies