Senior Mechanical 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:

What are the job responsibilities for this role:-

• Select materials of construction to meet mechanical, environmental requirements while embodying the most cost effective solutions possible.
• Ensure designs implement proper technologies while meeting manufacturing, cost, and timing goals.
• Work directly with customers, and internal teams to identify requirements, establish design expectations, and meet agreed upon design, performance, and goals for projects.
• Develop and maintain project timelines to ensure all key deliverables are met.
• Coordinate activities to accomplish prototype and pilot production runs to mature the design of components and assemblies and meet customer needs for finished material.
• Coordinate project activities to ensure smooth release of products into manufacturing meeting customer requirements and established timelines.
• Perform risk assessment tests and use results to improve design and reduce risks before reaching manufacturing
• Contribute to the launch of new programs with the various affected global manufacturing facilities.
• Could lead new product development projects from concept through preparation of turnover to manufacturing,
• Establish project plans and milestone charts at the inception of new projects, then track and report on progress.
• Write technical papers on significant findings that can be used as a sales training aid, help promote new products or be published in technical journals.
• Maintain leading-edge technical proficiency and stay abreast of new trends and scientific developments in fields affecting the mechanical sciences.
• Work with departments in obtaining samples and test data and provide with information to prepare catalogs and sales literature.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks to document the creation and development of new inventions. Prepare invention disclosures, and work with corporate attorneys in researching, writing and filing patent applications. Take any necessary steps to protect intellect.

What are the requirements for this role:-

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5 to 8 years of working experience in mechanical design for antenna or related products.
• Knowledge of Solid Work or other designing software.
• Strong technical know how and familiar with product development life cycle, demonstrate understanding of most new product development processes and work flows.
• Ability to fully define project scope, deliverables and team requirements as well as execute program plans with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lead project teams and deliver results against milestones and deliverables.
• Works well in a Team environment and guides the team as the “expert” in a particular field, capable of leading a sub-team formed around the technical expertise.
• Demonstrated experience in participating on multi-disciplinary product development teams
• Able to work extra hours and attend project review meeting according to area time zone.
   

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