SR PRINCIPAL R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER

Job Overview

Sr. Principal Engineer will lead the identification, development, and management of strategic external partnerships that bring new and differentiated capabilities to the high-speed interconnect industry. This role is central to our Advanced Technology strategy, bridging cutting-edge research, market needs, and manufacturing readiness to accelerate innovation in high-speed connectivity products.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer to lead the identification, development, and management of strategic external partnerships that bring new and differentiated capabilities to the high-speed interconnect industry. This role is central to our Advanced Technology strategy, bridging cutting-edge research, market needs, and manufacturing readiness to accelerate innovation in high-speed connectivity products.

The successful candidate will have an advanced engineering degree and 15+ years of experience, with a proven ability to develop and lead external collaborations, deliver technology insertions, and operate effectively across multiple industries. Direct experience with high-speed connectivity products is strongly preferred.
This role combines technical subject matter expertise and hands-on partnering leadership, and effective technology transfer—both internally and externally. 
What your background should look like:

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and establish external partnerships that deliver differentiated capabilities in high-speed interconnects.
Lead complex technology and process development programs with measurable technology insertions.  Be the primary POC with external partnerships
Drive the integration of external innovations into TE’s advanced technology and manufacturing process roadmap
Collaborate on the establishment Partnership agreements (including IP rights) & development plans/schedules
Establish test protocols to prove/mature key & emerging technologies.   
Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication, milestone alignment, and progress tracking.
Apply effective risk management to mitigate technical, schedule, and partnership-related challenges.
Interpret complex technical data to guide decision-making.

Required Skills

Skills, Experience, and Educatio

Advanced engineering degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, or related discipline.
15+ years of relevant engineering experience, with a track record of successful technology development and transfer.
Proven ability to develop, manage, and grow external partnerships across academia, research institutes, and industry.
Direct experience in high-speed connectivity products (connectors, cables, optical/electrical interconnects, or related).
In-depth knowledge of technology readiness levels and commercialization processes.
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder and project management, preferably in AI, datacenter, or telecom sectors.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as molding, stamping, plating, and high-speed cable/cable assembly manufacturing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; able to present to and influence at all levels.
Proven ability to work in multi-cultural teams and work across boundaries to deliver complex initiatives.

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with 12 or more years of experience; or Masters with 10 or more years of experience; or PhD level with 6 or more years of experience; or local equivalent

Competencies