Job Overview

The Sr. R&D Product development Engineer is part of Product development team responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing tooling systems and automated processes for cable and connector manufacturing as well as catheter development. This role combines mechanical engineering expertise with automation technologies to enhance production efficiency, quality, and scalability.

BU Description: 

TE’s Medical business unit, part of the Industrial Solutions segment, offers medical device OEMs, a complete product offering, and capability portfolio for minimally invasive, imaging, surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic devices. With more than 350 design engineers and a global presence in all key medical device hubs, we are a premier partner to the world’s leading medical technology companies for their next-generation medical devices. We are experts in all aspects of device design and manufacture, from access & delivery solutions for interventional medicine, to sensors & connectors for surgical applications. Our innovative solutions enable groundbreaking medical therapies such as treating heart disease without opening the body, placing microscopic devices into brain arteries, and powering robotic surgery.

Job Requirements

• • Design and develop precision tooling for cable assembly and connector manufacturing processes
  • Create tooling specifications, drawings, and documentation using CAD software
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize tool performance and lifecycle
  • Conduct tool trials, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Analyze manufacturing processes to identify automation opportunities
  • Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Conduct feasibility studies for new tooling and automation projects
  • Establish process parameters and quality control measures
  • Lead cross-functional teams for tooling and automation projects
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
  • Coordinate with suppliers and vendors for tooling procurement and development
  • Present project updates and recommendations to senior management
  • Collaborate for preparing strategic plan and help achieve critical milestones.

   

What your background should look like

• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Experience with PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.) will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of robotics programming and integration
• Understanding of vision systems and sensor technologies
• Familiarity with statistical process control and quality methodologies
• PCB & Fine wire termination methodologies
• Drive diversity and inclusion - Individual must be capable of differentiating the values & able to recognize / respect the value of individual difference.
• Envision the future - Adjusts current working processes or adopts new approaches, along with seeking challenging opportunities or assignments.
• Execute the plan - Organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
• Hold people accountable - Understand the importance of taking personal responsibility &  facilitate documentation of  Lessons learnt that can be transferred to other groups.
• Result Orientated - Drive critical activities to completion
• Coach & develop people - Facilitate individual team member's growth & help team members to learn and develop continuously.
• Collaborate across boundaries - Individual builds networks across countries and cultures,

EDUCATION & CRITICAL EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in tooling engineering and automation
• Proven experience in cable and connector manufacturing preferred
• Strong background in precision tooling design and development

Competencies