Job Overview

Automotive Industry offers products for vehicle electrification systems like chassis systems, convenience applications, driver information, infotainment solutions, miniaturization solutions, motor, and powertrain applications etc. TE is now one of the largest sensor companies in the world, with innovative sensor solutions that help customers transform concepts into smart, connected creations. TE’s unmatched portfolio of intelligent, efficient and high-performing sensor solutions are used for customers across several industries, from automotive, industrial and commercial transportation and aerospace and defense to medical solutions and consumer applications.  

ROLE OBJECTIVE

The Sr. R&D Product development Engineer is part of Product development team responsible to develop for new products for Rotary/resolver sensing. This position Leads/support small and medium sized projects and develops product families.

Job Requirements

• Responsible for design and development of New products based on customer requirement for Automotive application.
• Responsible for choosing standard parts, features, material as per internal guidelines which would meet the internal / customer target process and cost.
• Verify the design (plastic parts) which involves 3D modelling (Concepts/APM models), Proposal /detail drawings for costing / production, conducting basic simulation study.
• Responsible to conduct design reviews and design optimization.
• Responsible for final release of parts / drawings for Manufacturing
• Work closely with customer/sales/PM in getting the right and clear VOC (voice of customer), make engineering evaluation/proposal to customer. 
• Maintain a System level understanding of customer application and the concept necessary for providing a solution to the customers’ expectation. 
• Work with global manufacturing resources, procurement, and outside suppliers to meet all TE technical, quality and cost objectives
• Successfully facilitate transfer and support of new product introduction (NPI) into high volume manufacturing.
• Design of jigs & fixtures for product testing whenever required.
• Drive VAVE, Reverse Engineering and facilitate benchmarking of competitor products
• Support product environmental compliance and approvals for new products
• Collaborate with CFT by providing technical support.
• Aiding project management responsibilities in absence of the team leader/ project manager.

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical) 
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art design tools such as Creo modelling, PDM Windchill, Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing (GD&T), GPS, Tolerance stack-up and Simulation
• Basic knowledge in manufacturing process (machining, molding, stamping, plating, etc.) will be a plus. 
• Basic knowledge in material (metal/plastic) properties will be a plus.
• 8 – 12 years of experience in Design and Development of products, preferably in Sensors,  Automotive background
• Good Conceptual, problem solving and Analytical Skills
• Should be Self-Motivated, Adaptive, Passionate about results and a Good Team Player.
• Strong Technical Aptitude with Willingness to learn new Technologies quickly.
• Demonstrated working Experience in a fast paced and changing environment with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Good knowledge on measurement instruments / methods / validations
• Good Exposure to DFA & DFMEA
• Good at Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, motivational skills & Administrative Skills
• Experience in Independent Project Handling, New Challenges, Risk taking & Priority settings
• Assisting team on technical design, development standards, best practices, & development guidelines
• Good at Root Cause Analysis & Problem-Solving abilities
• Good knowledge on Sensor fundamentals, sensor technology and their applications in an automotive industry preferred.
• Ability to provide technical support to customer, sales, PM, and Manufacturing team.
• Conduct necessary test, engineering analysis, trouble shooting and verification.
• Understanding of product testing & validation as per OEM’s specifications.

Competencies