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 Requirements

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering.
• 0-3 years or more of industrial mechanical engineering product development experience.
• Engineering experience in connector and cable assembly industry preferred.
• Participation in full product development cycle from establishing customer requirements to releasing qualified design to production.
• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAD applications, PTC Creo preferred, Ansys SpaceClaim beneficial.
• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAE simulation applications, Ansys preferred.
• Ability in geometric dimensions and tolerances and tolerance analysis.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes including stamping, molding, plating, and assembly.
• Experience in design for manufacturability to address customer requirements including mechanical, environmental, electrical, and cost.
• Strong interpersonal communication and cross functional teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a global environment.

Competencies