SR R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER

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.

Job Responsibilities

•    Work within a global multidisciplinary team environment as Product Engineering lead to design and develop functionally robust and cost-effective products / processes to meet customer and market needs
•    Drive the development and release of product, scale-up through stage-gate reviews, ensuring milestone commitments are maintained, and stakeholder reporting is completed
•    Complete product verification using simulation / prototype testing and final product qualification testing. Where needed drive failure analysis and implementation of corrective actions
•    Work with safety agencies, foreign and domestic, for product compliance
•    Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives using TEOA / Digital methodologies
•    Present projects at technical reviews, updates and decision forums
•    Work with global manufacturing resources, procurement, and outside suppliers to meet all TE technical, quality and cost objectives
•    Provide technical direction and coaching to the engineering community on Terminal & connectors 
 

Desired Candidate Profile

•    Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Design
•    Min. 9+ years components design related experience (including min. 3 years copper connector development experience) 
•    Expert in design and development of Terminal and Plastic interconnect products 
•    Deep knowledge of associated manufacturing processes (molding, stamping, plating and assy) 
•    Knowledge of materials, finishes and contact physics related to interconnection design
•    Knowledge of wire termination techniques (crimping, soldering, welding etc.)
•    Experience of testing requirements and techniques for product qualification
•    Knowledge of Voice of Customer, Design to Value, Design for Six Sigma and LEAN Manufacturing (Green Belt in Six Sigma is desirable).
•    General knowledge of industry specifications such as UL, CSA, IEC, and EIA are desirable
•    Hands on experience of simulation (Ansys or similar) and rapid prototyping for product verification
•    Excellent verbal and written communications skills, ability to communicate Globally at all levels internally and externally
•    Must be self-motivated, highly organized, detail oriented and able to manage projects with minimal supervision. This includes multiple projects and multi task situations, with the ability to prioritize, set and achieve goals
•    Ability to work as technical mentor and coach to local team and wider Global engineering community
 

Competencies