R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER II

Job Overview

TE Connectivity Ltd. is a $16.5 billion global technology and manufacturing leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. For more than 75 years, our connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, have enabled advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. With 80,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 150 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Product Development Engineer with a strong background in RF connector design. The ideal candidate will lead the design and development of high-performance RF connectors for a variety of applications. This role requires deep technical expertise, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration to bring cutting-edge products from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design and development of RF connectors from concept through production.

• Create detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and specifications using tools like SolidWorks, Creo, or similar.

• Perform tolerance analysis, thermal and mechanical simulations (FEA), and design optimization.

• Collaborate with electronics engineers to ensure RF performance requirements are met.

• Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and cost-effectiveness.

• Drive prototype development, testing, and validation of new products.

• Support failure analysis and continuous improvement of existing products.

• Stay updated with industry trends, standards (e.g., MIL-STD, IEC), and emerging technologies in RF and connector design.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in RF connector design.

• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, etc.).

• Strong understanding of RF principles, materials, and mechanical tolerances.

• Experience with simulation tools (ANSYS) for mechanical and thermal analysis.

• Familiarity with industry standards for RF connectors (SMA, N-type, TNC, etc.).

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in high-frequency (GHz range) connector design.

• Knowledge of electromagnetic simulation tools (HFSS, CST).

• Exposure to global product development and cross-cultural teams.

• Patent filings or publications in the field of RF/mechanical design.