R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER I

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Job Overview

The Data and Devices Business Unit is looking for an R&D Product Development Engineer (PDE) to design and develop I / O and near chip high speed connectors and cable assembly solutions which are used inside of switches, servers and storage for data communication.

In this role you will be responsible for the design and documentation of new products, from market definition through production and release.

You will conceive original ideas for new products / solutions and develop them into practical and economical models. You will determine specifications, perform engineering analysis, make preliminary sketches and designs, and coordinate support operations (such as fabrication engineering samples and testing).

Interaction with customers, vendors, marketing and sales personnel, and other engineering areas during the pre-production stages of new products is also an important part of this role.

Short Description

• Responsible for product development of I / O and near chip high-speed connectors and cable assembly solutions from market definition through production and release :
• Work closely with the customer and TE sales / SA / FAE / PM in getting the right and clear VOC (voice of customer) and convert to a TE design conceptualization and preliminary product specification.
• Conceive concepts and perform feasibility studies.
• Run mechanical and thermal simulations.
• Make the engineering evaluation / proposal to the customer.
• Create the detailed design including 2D / 3D drawings and perform DFMEA / tolerance analysis.
• Build prototype samples and perform validation.
• Complete product qualification and finalize product specification.
• Provide technical support to the Operations team including Quality and Production for efficiency improvement and safe launch.
• Resolve product-related issues to closure and manage the ECN / PCN (Engineering Change Notification / Product Change Notification).
• Build a deep understanding of the market and customer needs by fostering a connection between the business engineering teams and the customer engineering teams
• Maintain a system-level understanding of the customer application and the product design / concept necessary for providing a solution to the customers’ expectations.
• Follow the LEANPD Project Process to support the project team from the product development engineering (PDE) perspective to complete the new product development project on time, quality, and budget.

Drive the development and release of the product, scale-up through stage-gate reviews, ensuring milestone commitments are maintained.

• Provide technical support to customer, sales, PM, and plant teams. Conduct necessary DFMEA, tests, engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and verification.
• Work with global manufacturing resources, procurement, and outside suppliers to meet all TE technical, quality, and cost objectives.
• Execute technical documentation to fully detail design drawings and requirements, engineering, and product change notices, and design history files.

What your background should look like :

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Fundamental knowledge in mechanic design and development, including but not limited to, material selection, tolerance analysis, DFMEA, product qualification, etc.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD applications (Creo preferred) with basic experience in 3D solid modeling including sheet metal, 2-D drawings, PDM link Data Manager and fundamental knowledge in design applications such as SpaceClaim, SolidWorks, or others used only in the concept stage.
• Fundamental knowledge of geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T).
• Fundamental knowledge in developing and writing design objectives for product specifications.
• Fluent in English (both verbal and written) to facilitate global communication both internally and with external customers.
• Ability to work in a global environment able to accommodate varying time zones and capable of collaborating with individuals across geographies.
• Capable problem solver able to resolve routine issues using data analytics and critical thinking to reach logical conclusions with general direction.
• Proficient in using MS Office software (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook, MS Teams, etc.).

Nice To Have Skills / Experience :

• Master’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Solid presentation skills with an ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences in English.
• Solid organizational and time management skills with an ability to manage and execute multiple tasks / deadlines / projects simultaneously under general direction.

Competencies

Values : Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience : $66,800 $100,200 (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