Job Description
Job Title:  R&D PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING INTERN
Posting Start Date:  9/19/25
Job Description: 

 Connections matter. Make yours here. TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).   

Segment, Business Unit or Corporate Group:

This position will be part of the ​GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS UNIT--By 2030, the automotive landscape will be defined by more sustainable, safer and convenient ways of moving around. Our vision is to co-create connectivity solutions that will be key enablers of this transformation.​ 

Work Location:

The location for this position is ​Winston Salem, NC​  (Street Address: ​3800 REIDSVILLE Road, WINSTON SALEM, NC​) 

Job Overview:

At TE Connectivity, you’ll help bring our purpose to life by creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. Your role as ​an Intern​ in the ​Automotive​ Business Unit, will help us make the connections that move the world forward by: 

Contribute to product development projects for Electric Vehicle charging inlets 

Learn and apply solid modeling tools (primarily Creo) and finite element analysis (FEA) software. 

Work with product documentation including 3D models, drawings, specifications, tolerance analyses, and test reports. 

Support validation testing and gain exposure to failure prevention and root cause analysis. 

Develop communication and teamwork skills by collaborating with cross-functional teams. 

Responsibilities:

At TE Connectivity, you’ll be part of a global collaborative culture where your innovative approach and actions have the potential to transform the world of tomorrow. In this role you’ll: 

Work closely with the R&D & Product engineering team to support active projects. 

Assist in completing engineering tasks that apply concepts that you will learn during the summer. 

Document test results, prepare summaries, and present findings to the team. 

Gain an understanding of Electric Vehicle charging inlets technology in the automotive industry. 

Expand your knowledge of engineering tools and analysis techniques. 

Contribute to innovation in product design and participate in continuous improvement efforts. 

Support team activities and learn how new products move from concept to production. 

You’re the kind of person we are looking for if you: 

Have a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 

Are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical or other related Engineering major   

Are currently enrolled in an accredited University or College for the duration of the Internship  

Are authorized to work in the U.S 

I&D 

TE Connectivity and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Job Locations:

WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina 27101-2166
United States

Travel Required:  Less than 10%
Requisition ID:  138337
Workplace Type: 
External Careers Page:  University Reqs