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TE Connectivity Staff Research & Development/Product Development Engineer - Connector Experience in MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania
Staff Research & Development/Product Development Engineer - Connector Experience
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 Overview
TE Connectivity’s R&D/Product Development Engineering Teams conceive original ideas for new products and 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, and 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 Models, 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.
Please note : This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware, or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required before releasing its technologies to the candidate. If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and design objectives, application guidelines, validation test plans, and qualification reports.
Understand customer requirements and their technical roadmaps
Understand and keep abreast of market trends and industry standards
Direct interface with development engineers, customers, new business development and product managers, sales, manufacturing engineering, test lab, model & pre-production shop resources.
Drive customer and supplier communications
Lead technical product development of judicious projects from market definition through production release
Exercise influence within the department as technical & engineering tool lead and mentor, driving technology and product decisions
Concept new products using engineering tools to create 3D CAD models and work with cross-functional teams to jointly refine into manufacturable, cost-effective products.
Perform engineering analysis including mechanical simulations on key features and components.
Create 2D Drawings with geometric dimensions and conduct tolerance analysis to ensure design intent can be achieved,
Write specifications and technical documentation including support the creation of engineering prototypes and customer samples, and formalizing features as needed.
Work with manufacturing to reconcile dimensionally measured products to 2D drawings.
Coordinate validation and qualification testing on products to ensure design objectives are met.
Conduct failure analysis as needed using tools such as CT scans, cross sections, and tear downs to find the root cause for issues and implement solutions.
Maintain engineering documentation and history files.
Keep account to the project team on deliverables including honoring timeline commitments.
What your background should look like:
Have a BA/BS degree or higher in mechanical engineering, from an accredited college or university
8+ years of mechanical engineering product development experience (or relevant work experience)
Engineering experience in the connector industry is strongly preferred.
Participation in the full product development cycle from establishing customer requirements to production release.
Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAD applications, PTC Creo preferred, Ansys SpaceClaim beneficial.
Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAE simulation applications, Ansys preferred.
Ability in geometric dimensions and tolerances and tolerance analysis.
Detailed understanding of manufacturing processes including stamping, molding, plating, and assembly.
Design for manufacturing (DFM) to address customer requirements including mechanical, environmental, electrical, manufacturing, and cost.
Strong interpersonal communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.
Ability to work in a global environment
We value:
Design for Six Sigma or Six Sigma Green Belt certified
Knowledge of Quality Standard ISO 9100
Familiarity with Connector Industry standards – VITA, SAE, MIL-DTL
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Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $127,920 - 191,880 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
Location:
MIDDLETOWN, PA, US, 17057
City: MIDDLETOWN
State: PA
Country/Region: US
Travel: 10% to 25%
Requisition ID: 124007
Alternative Locations:
Function: Engineering & Technology
TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.