SR R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER

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Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. R&D Product Development Engineer to join our global engineering team and drive the design, development, and enhancement of connector products. The role involves leading new product development initiatives, supporting existing product portfolios, and collaborating with cross-functional global teams to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that meet customer and market requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in connector design, sheet metal and plastic product development, manufacturing processes, and CREO-based product design, along with the ability to interface directly with customers, product management, sales teams, and manufacturing stakeholders across regions.

Responsibilities

Work within a global multidisciplinary team environment as Product Engineering with responsibility to design and develop functionally robust and cost-effective Connector products to meet customer and market needsShould be able to interact with global stakeholder (Product management/Sales etc.) and directly with Customers and communicate technical details efficiently.Deliver regional and global NPD projects which includes activities like Concept generation, Concept validation, tolerance stack analysis, DFMEA, conduct design reviews, basic FEA simulation, Creation of detailed designs and drawings in CREO by applying DFM/DFA principles, creation of product validation / Qualification test plans, DFM review, FAAR approval, perform component fit and function analysis.Execute Sustaining activities of legacy products like Customer queries, field failures, address design related manufacturing concerns, BOM & change management(ECR) in windchill, product improvements, necessary product design documentation/specification updates.Identify VAVE opportunities and work with plant and other stake holders to implement them.Should evaluate & handle Agency (UL, CSA and VDE) approval requirements for the productsCollaborate on continuous improvement initiatives using TEOA / Digital methodologies.Showcase ‘Go-getter’ and ‘Innovation’ mindset while executing the project deliverables.Ability to work as technical mentor and coach to local team and wider Global engineering community

Candidate Desired Profile

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Expert in design and development of Sheetmetal and Plastic productsWorking knowledge in CREODeep knowledge of associated manufacturing processes (moulding, stamping, and Assy)Knowledge of materials, finishes and contact physics related to Connector designKnowledge of wire termination techniquesExperience of testing requirements and techniques for product qualificationGeneral knowledge of industry specifications such as UL, CSA, IEC, and EIA are desirableGood to have working experience of FEA simulation (Ansys or similar), prototyping for product verification, Knowledge of Voice of Customer, Design to Value, Design for Six Sigma.Excellent verbal and written communications skills, ability to communicate Globally at all levels internally and externallyMust be self-motivated, organized, detail oriented and able to manage projects with minimal supervision. This includes multiple projects and multi task situations, with the ability to prioritize, set and achieve goals

Education, Technical Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 9-12 years of professional experience.Min 4+ years work experience in Connector Industry.

What Your Background Should Look Like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional level experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

About Te Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

What Te Connectivity Offers

We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

Competitive Salary Package Performance-Based Bonus Plans Health and Wellness Incentives Employee Stock Purchase Program Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events Employee Resource Group

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