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

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

We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to develop new products for our customers with duties including everything from assisting in market definition through detailed design into production release.

Job Responsibilities

Requirements and Qualifications

Responsibilities• Work closely with cross functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Product Management, Project Management, Sales, and Finance• Interact with customers to establish product requirements and establish strong relationships• Develop an understanding of data connectivity applications and market trends within our industry including the assessment of competitive and emerging technologies• Create concepts to meet customer needs as well as internal process and cost requirements• Ensure product solutions are mechanically and electrically robust, best practice is followed, and design reuse is leveraged• Establish and manage schedules for engineering deliverables• Model intricate plastic and stamped metal components in PTC Creo• Perform tolerance analyses ensuring product performance and manufacturing feasibility• Work with the team to produce prototypes and design verification samples• Design product verification test plans and interface with test labs to get testing completed• Identify and manage design risks including the completion of DFMEAs• Resolve issues as needed during production launch

Desired attributes• A strong desire to develop new products and help take them from concept to production• 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• Attention to detail• Fast learner

What your background should look like:
• BS in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years engineering experience• Experience with PTC Creo and new product development activities• Knowledge of Commercial Vehicle or Automotive terminal and connector products• Experience with terminal and connector requirements & testing• Knowledge of Six Sigma and LEAN production techniques• Experience with small precision plastic part design• Knowledge of thermoplastics and thin copper alloy materials• Familiarity with molding, stamping and assembly processes• Fluent in English• Familiarity with high speed data topics is a plus (e.g., coaxial and twisted pair cable, signal integrity issues such as Insertion and Return Loss, Mode Conversion, Cross Talk and Cross Conversion, shielding and dielectric materials, etc.)• Experience with design for rugged environments including sealing and vibration resistance is a plus

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability,Teamwork, Innovation

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, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. With more than 85,000 employees, including over 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, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.

What TE Connectivity offers:
We offer competitive total rewards compensation. Our commitment to our associates includes offering benefit programs that are comprehensive, competitive and will meet the needs of our associates.

• Generous 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Benefits start on day one
• Charity Donation Matching Program
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Healthcare for Associates and Families
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Life Insurance and Disability Protection

Throughout our Global reach and various Business Units, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we provide. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through associate contribution. Specific benefit offerings can vary by location.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets