R&D/PRODUCT DVL TECHNICIAN

TE Connectivity Corporation; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their R&D/Product Development Engineering Team. In this role, you will engage in innovative product development, conducting essential testing and qualification processes to ensure the highest quality standards. You will collaborate with diverse teams, utilizing your technical skills to support product innovation and manufacturing excellence. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and teamwork. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with laboratory testing and qualification testing.
• Strong communication skills and practical hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual, mechanical, and electrical inspection of products.
• Develop new testing methods and provide technical support.
• Prepare and maintain project files and process control documents.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Extrusion Processing

Twin-Screw Processing

Communication Skills

Quality Control Procedures

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Record Keeping

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC in Engineering

Apprenticeship Training in Engineering

Tools

Testing Equipment (e.g., tensometers)

Microsoft Outlook

Internet Explorer

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Job Overview

TE Connectivity’s R&D/Product Development Engineering Teams conceive original ideas for new products and are responsible for product development and qualification from market definition through production and release. They assist in the qualification of suppliers for new products to ensure quality parts, materials, and services for new or improved manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include conducting feasibility studies, testing on new and modified designs, and supporting detailed design, testing, prototype fabrication, and manufacturing ramp. The teams provide all required product documentation including 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.

Key tasks of the job:

• Visual, mechanical, and electrical inspection and testing of products at all stages of manufacture to support existing business for quality, cost reduction, or obsolescence reasons.
• Extrusion and twin-screw processing of R&D trials for NPD and sustaining activities.
• Operating various R&D processing equipment.
• Technical support for customers and business both in-house and off-site.
• Participation in training courses.
• Technical support for the development of new products, techniques, or practices.
• Ability to understand design elements of TE Connectivity’s products.
• Use technical schematics, engineering drawings, and testing tools to ensure product quality.
• Developing new testing methods as technology evolves.
• Preparation and maintenance of project files, creation of process control documents, preparation and maintenance of Codes of Practice.
• Interpretation of specifications and quality standards.
• Troubleshooting, calibrating, and writing reports.
• Contribute to the innovation within Product Engineering and the business.
• Lab management – as applicable.

What your background should look like:

Qualifications & specialist training required / beneficial:
• HNC, or Apprenticeship training in engineering or equivalent.

Experience required:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with laboratory testing and qualification testing.
• Experience in extrusion and/or twin-screw processing.

Particular skill/aptitude required:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical by nature with a practical hands-on approach.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures, techniques, and test methods.
• Ability to adjust/use test equipment (i.e., tensometers, ovens, freezers, HV cage).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet Explorer.
• Ability to read all types of drawings.
• Good record keeping.
• Teamwork.
• ‘Can do’ attitude.

Job Specific Training required within the first six months of commencement:
• Suitable training will be provided depending on previous experience.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork.

Location:

SWINDON, ENG, GB, SN3 5HH

City: SWINDON

State: ENG

Country/Region: GB

Travel: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 132098