R&D/ Product Development Engineer II

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. seeks a Systems Engineer to define the architecture for the identification ecosystem spanning software, firmware, and hardware.

You will drive the integration of printer models and software features, develop system-level specifications, and manage lifecycle, certification, and customer support for a cohesive, end-to-end solution. The role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate customer workflows into actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering or equivalent.
• Direct experience in industrial automation or IoT device development desirable.
• Strong understanding of hardware-software integration required.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical architecture for the identification ecosystem across software, firmware, and hardware.
• Lead integration of new printer models and software features into TE Connectivity's portfolio.
• Develop and maintain system-level specifications and interface control documents.
• Oversee hardware lifecycle, obsolescence planning, and end-of-life management.
• Design and execute comprehensive end-to-end validation plans for the integrated system.
• Provide expert support to global customers and field teams on complex issues.

Skills

Systems engineering

Hardware development

Software development

System integration

Test planning & validation

VOC / customer interviews

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Electrical/Mechatronics background

Job description

Job Overview

Develops individual products or specific technical elements for medium-sized projects.

Responsibilities

Integrated System Design & Architecture

• Define the technical architecture for the entire identification ecosystem, ensuring seamless interaction between software, firmware, and hardware components.
• Lead the technical integration of new printer models and software features into TE''s product portfolio.
• Develop and maintain system-level specifications and interface control documents

Hardware Development & Lifecycle Management

• Serve as the primary technical expert for all thermal transfer printer hardware and accessories.
• Collaborate with suppliers to define hardware requirements, specifications, and customizations.
• Oversee the hardware product lifecycle, including obsolescence planning, replacement strategies, and end-of-life management.
• Ensure all hardware complies with relevant safety and environmental regulations (e.g., CE marking, RoHS, WEEE) and manage the certification process.

Software Development

• Contribute to the development of our in-house software platform, ensuring it is intuitive, robust, and meets customer needs.
• Define requirements for software-hardware interaction, including printer command languages, drivers, and Application Programming Interfaces.
• Work closely with the software team to troubleshoot integration issues and validate firmware updates.

End to End System Validation & Support

• Design and execute comprehensive test plans that validate the functionality, reliability, and performance of the complete hardware-software system.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues, providing expert support to our global customers and field teams on the entire integrated solution.
• Conduct customer interviews and gather Voice of the Customer (VOC) to identify system-level needs and opportunities for innovation.

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues that span both hardware and software domains.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and translate customer workflows and pain points into actionable technical requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively, prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent discipline.
• Direct experience in industries such as industrial automation, printing/labeling systems, IoT device development, or other related fields is highly desirable.

Technical Competencies

Deep knowledge of thermal transfer printer technology, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

• Software Development Principles: Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), API design, and hardware-software integration protocols.
• Familiarity with how firmware operates on hardware and the process for defining, testing, and deploying updates.
• Ability to design, document, and execute system-level validation and regression tests.
• Knowledge of CE marking, RoHS, WEEE, and other relevant safety and environmental regulations.