SR R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER

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.

What your background should look like:

Key Responsibilities:
•    Model-Based Definition (MBD) Support: Assist the design team in the implementation of MBD methodologies, ensuring accurate, clear, and efficient communication of design data throughout the product lifecycle.
•    Creo CAD Software Support: Provide support to the design team by utilizing Creo CAD software to assist with modeling and preparing complex components and assemblies, such as plastic injection molded parts, die-cast components, sheet metal, and crimped parts.
•    GD&T Tolerance Support: Aid in applying GD&T principles to product designs, ensuring that tolerances meet functional and manufacturing standards.
•    Automation of Tolerance Calculations: Support the design team in automating tolerance analysis using 3DCS to improve product quality, reduce iteration times, and increase process efficiency.
•    Digital Inspection Assistance: Support quality control efforts through the use of CT-Scan and Volume Graphics for non-destructive testing and digital inspection of prototypes and products.
•    Quality Inspections & Process Validation: Collaborate with the design and quality teams to ensure rigorous testing and validation of product designs through detailed quality inspections and process monitoring.
•    Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, manufacturing, quality control, and engineering teams to provide guidance on product manufacturability and optimization.
•    Experience with TE Connectivity Products: Assist in supporting product designs tailored for TE Connectivity, applying your understanding of its product portfolio to enhance design efficiency and manufacturability.
•    Manufacturing Process Expertise: Support the design team in optimizing products for injection molding, die casting, sheet metal, and crimping processes.
•    Continuous Improvement: Help identify areas for continuous improvement in the development and optimization processes, contributing to the overall enhancement of product quality and performance.

Qualifications:
•    Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
•    Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in product development support, with a strong background in mechanical design and manufacturing processes.
•    Proficiency in Creo CAD Software: Solid experience in using Creo to assist in designing, modeling, and analyzing components and assemblies.
•    Strong Knowledge of GD&T: Experience supporting GD&T applications for design and tolerance analysis.
•    Automation Experience: Familiarity with using tools like 3DCS for tolerance automation and analysis.
•    Digital Inspection Technologies: Practical knowledge of CT-Scan, Volume Graphics, and other digital inspection tools for non-destructive testing.
•    Manufacturing Process Knowledge: Experience or strong understanding of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal, and crimping processes.
•    Quality Assurance Understanding: Ability to assist in ensuring product designs meet quality standards and perform effectively in real-world applications.

Competencies