R&D/PRODUCT DVL TECHNICIAN

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.

Key tasks of the job:
•    Visual, mechanical and electrical inspection and testing of products at all stages of manufacture to support existing business for quality, cost reduction or obsolescence reasons.
•    Extrusion and twin-screw processing of R&D trials for NPD and sustaining activities. 
•    Operating various R&D processing equipment 
•    Technical support for customers and business both in-house and off-site.
•    Participation in training courses.
•    Technical support for the development of new products, techniques or practices.
•    Ability to understand design elements of TE Connectivity’s products.
•    Use technical schematics, engineering drawings and testing tools to ensure product quality
•    Developing of new testing methods as the technology evolve. 
•    Preparation and maintenance of project files, creation of process control documents, preparation and maintenance of Codes of Practice.
•    Interpretation of specifications and quality standards.
•    Troubleshooting, calibrating and writing reports
•    Contribute to the innovation within Product Engineering and the business.
•    Lab management – as applicable

What your background should look like:

Qualifications & specialist training required / beneficial:
•    HNC, or Apprenticeship training in engineering or employer equivalent. 

Experience required: 
•    2 years minimum of experience with laboratory testing and qualification testing
•    Experience of extrusion and/or twin-screw processing.

Particular skill / aptitude required:
•    Strong communication skills written and verbal
•    Technical by nature and with a practical hands-on approach.
•    Knowledge of quality control procedures, techniques and test methods.
•    Know how to adjust/use test equipment (i.e., tensometers, ovens, freezers, HV cage)
•    Use of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet Explorer.
•    Ability to read all types of drawings.
•    Good record keeping
•    Teamwork
•    ‘Can do’ attitude

Job Specific Training required within first six months of commencement:
•    Suitable training will be provided depending on previous experience

Competencies