Job Overview

The Industrial and Commercial Transportation Business provides rugged interconnect solutions specifically designed for Truck, Bus, Agriculture, Construction and Recreational Vehicles. 

As a Data Connectivity Product Development Engineer, you will be enabling improved safety, vehicle automation, and improved efficiencies based on the ability to provide data interconnects for use throughout the Industrial and Commercial Vehicle market.  You will be hands on, supporting Mechanical Design engineers by performing RF simulations and testing to verify the connector designs will meet customer data transmission requirements.

Job Requirements

• Develop an understanding of data connectivity applications and market trends within the ICT industry including the assessment of competitive and emerging technologies
• Engage with customers to understand applications and establish signal integrity performance requirements for new product designs
• Use Ansys HFSS or CST modelling software to perform signal integrity simulations for all relevant requirements including Open Alliance, USCAR, or others as needed.
• Support the mechanical development engineers by providing simulation results and identifying areas where mechanical improvements are needed to improve impedance of the signal path.
• Design and assemble PCB’s and test adapters as needed to perform evaluation and validation of connector signal integrity.
• Use VNA, TDR, or other RF test equipment to verify performance of the connector components matches simulation results and meets needed specifications.

What your background should look like

• BSEE preferred, ASEE or related field considered
• Background course work in electromagnetics, signals and systems, channel theory, or associated courses
• Experience in signal integrity engineering or testing preferred.
• Familiarity with printed circuit board design, fabrication, and assembly
• Experience with connector or cable assembly design is a plus
• Knowledge of Commercial Vehicle or Automotive data connectivity protocols is a plus

Desired attributes

• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility and the ability to deal with multiple projects and priorities
• The ability to work well with cross functional teams
• Effective problem-solving skills
• The ability to support on-site customer visits and represent TE well to our customers
• Ability to work in a global environment – able to accommodate varying time zones, fluent in English (verbal/written), able to collaborate with individuals across geographies

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