R&D PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER II

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.

The R&D Product Development Engineer II will be located at our Fuquay-Varina, NC site.

Overview: 

• Develop comprehensive expertise in cable accessories, specializing in low (0-8kV), medium (15-46kV), and high voltage (69kV+) products.
• Utilize advanced engineering tools, particularly Creo and Ansys, for intricate design and optimization of medium voltage cold shrinkable joint and terminations.
• Lead  Partner with cross-functional teams, collaborating seamlessly with professionals in sales, manufacturing, and quality assurance to meet customer needs and uphold industry standards
• Work closely with the testing team, playing a pivotal role in designing and executing product validation tests according to rigorous industry standards.
• Possess strong analytical skills for problem-solving and optimization in product development.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of cable accessory materials, manufacturing processes, and applications.
• Understands how engineering decisions impact overall business strategy and objectives
• Familiarity with industry standards such as UL, ANSI, IEEE, IEC, and their application in product development.
• Actively participate in brainstorming sessions, contributing to the generation of inventive solutions to engineering challenges.
• Assist in the creation of technical documentation, encompassing detailed drawings, schematics, and comprehensive product specifications.
• Execute Research & Development projects with precision, overseeing planning, timeline forecasting, budget management, and logistics coordination using the efficient "Stage Gate" process.
• Attend targeted professional development workshops to enhance skills in project management, communication, and leadership.
• Engage proactively in networking opportunities, fostering relationships with colleagues and industry professionals for knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

What your background should look like:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in the power industry, with a focus on low/medium voltage products.
• Self-motivated with little guidance
• Strong technical writing ability and effective communication skills.
• Ability to interface effectively both internally and with customers.
• Support manufacturing throughout the production cycle, including creating testing plans and problem-solving on the manufacturing floor.

Competencies