Job Overview

BU  / FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

TE Energy offers a wide range of reliable and cost-effective products for the electrical power industry. Our position as a leading supplier of electrical components enables us to design next-generation products. For over 60 years, we have worked closely with our customers around the globe to develop innovative solutions to ever-changing challenges, known under names such as Axicom, Bowthorpe EMP, Crompton Instruments, Raychem and Simel.         

ROLE OBJECTIVE

The R&D Product DVL engineer II will report to the Product Development Team leader, Energy and will be a member of the Product Design team and responsible for design and developing of connectors products for LV, MV & HV applications. and engineering support for existing products to sustain in the competitive market. The role will support one of TE Energy’s product lines including Cable Accessories, Insulation & Protection and Connectors & fittings for LV, MV & HV applications.

Responsibilities:

• Designing TE Energy products for LV, MV & HV applications using polymeric, elastomeric, and metallic materials, Cable & Assembly.
• Meticulously work on new product introduction (NPI) with very minimal supervision.
• Develop state of the art concepts for NPI projects.
• Develop prototypes for concepts developed.
• Design hand calculations and verification using FEA.
• Preparing design verification test plans, Design & Process FMEAs.
• Work with supplier to develop tools for mass production with minimal assistance.
• Create and maintain production drawings using Creo.
• Design of jigs & fixtures for product testing where required.
• Product Data management of BOMs, routings etc.
• Support product compliance and approvals for all new products and platforms as required by our customers.
• Be a strong technical partner and provide support to Product management teams. Attend/support customer meetings, technology days and site visits as required.
• Assist Energy’s global engineering teams with New Product Developments across a range of projects and executing on cost optimization/reduction (VA/VE) opportunities for the business.
• Reverse Engineering competitor products.
• Recording results of design reviews and design decision meetings and report writing.

Desired Candidate Profile:

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or higher.
• Organized, methodical and self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal support on own initiative and meet own commitments is essential.
• Experience in complete product development process
• Experience with product design of high-voltage power networks and/or network accessories (joints/splices, terminations Switchgear connect, Insulators, surge arrestors, etc.) added advantage.
• 5 -10 years product development experience.
• Knowledge in product design of plastic/rubber, Sheetmetal components, e.g. thermoset moulding or rubber moulding
• Knowledge of Project management skills an added advantage.
• Experience with Creo.
• Knowledge in 3D scanning, 3D printing an advantage.
• Experience in reverse engineering.
• LDFSS or DMAIC 6-sigma yellow or green belt an advantage.
• Experience in SAP, PDMLink or other product data management environment.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Willingness to travel.
• Fluent English.

CRITICAL EXPERIENCE

• Proven ability to execute on engineering deliverables
• Strong customer service mindset and mentality of delivering quality products and services on time and within company cost and profitability objectives.
• Fluent communication skills facilitating collaboration with own team, customers, internal business leaders and technology leaders to create value.
• Individual must be self-motivated and require very minimum supervision, have strong planning skills and be able to deal with and balance multiple competing priorities

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent motivational skills: a person with the ability to achieve goals and the highest standards of performance in a dynamic fast paced environment.
• Attention to detail and on time delivery
• Excellent judgment, timely and high-quality decision-making skills
• Clear, strategic thinker with the ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex problems.

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field or local equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible professional level experience

Competencies