Job Description
Job Title:  Manufacturing Engineer - Molding
Posting Start Date:  2/10/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 
Job Description: 

Why you should join

TE Connectivity is seeking a Mold Designer to join our team within the Global Automotive business. The role focuses on designing and developing tools for liquid silicone processes. The Mold Designer will ensure tool performance and efficiency by driving design improvements, upgrading and updating technical drawings, and maintaining complete technical documentation. This position plays a key role in enhancing production output both in quality and quantity in alignment with the company’s strategic goals and objectives.

Your main tasks

  • Design and develop LSR tools, including demolding robots and related equipment, ensuring functionality and efficiency.
  • Create accurate 3D models, drawings, and assembly layouts for tooling and mold sub-assemblies.
  • Manage and maintain CAD models, drawings, and revision history using PDMLink.
  • Provide technical documentation and support to suppliers to ensure correct interpretation of construction drawings.
  • Analyze production mold issues, define corrective actions, and oversee implementation to improve efficiency.
  • Conduct simulation analyses using software such as ANSYS, Moldex3D, CLS, Generative Design, and Sigmasoft.
  • Contribute to cross-functional problem-solving, PFMEA development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support tool debugging and validation activities until process release.

Your ideal background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • 3 years of experience in LSR tool design and development within a manufacturing or tooling environment.
  • Knowledge of silicone materials and processes, LSR tool systems, demolding robots, and steel material selection is considered a plus but not required.
  • Familiarity with injection core technologies and related manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD systems (CREO) and basic knowledge of simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, Moldex3D).
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Office.
  • Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently while also thriving in a multicultural team environment.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving mindset with a proactive, results-driven approach.

 

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ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:

Our people are our greatest strength, and their well-being is our top priority. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support you at every stage of life, both professionally and personally:

  • Competitive Salary Package
  • Performance-Based Bonus Plans
  • Welfare platform (exclusively for non-managers)
  • Well-being programs, including an Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
  • Development Plan
  • Local vendor network with special discounts for TE employees
  • Community Outreach Programs and Charity Events
  • Employee Resource Groups

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.

Job Locations:

VIA ZONA INDUSTRIALE
SAN SALVO, Chieti 66050
Italy
Posting City:  SAN SALVO
Job Country:  Italy
Travel Required:  Less than 10%
Requisition ID:  147516
Workplace Type:  Onsite
External Careers Page:  Engineering & Technology