Research and Development Product Development Engineer

TE Connectivity India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity India Pvt Ltd is seeking a Mid Level R&D/Product Development Engineer II specializing in Mechanical Fiber Optics. You will lead product development projects, translate customer requirements into specifications, and work collaboratively across various teams.

Ideal candidates will have a B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering and 4-6 years of relevant experience, particularly in aerospace or industrial applications. Proficiency in CAD tools like Creo is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of New Product Development experience in aerospace or industrial domains.
• Proven ability to transform Voice of Customer into technical specifications.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design and development of new products.
• Generate engineering development/production BOMs.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and production engineering.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Project management

Product development

Education

B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software (Creo or similar)

AutoCAD

Windchill

SAP

Job description

R&D/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER II – Mechanical Fiber Optics

At TE Connectivity, you will unleash your potential working with diverse teams to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

The R&D Product Development Engineer will design and develop new products, lead sustainment/lifecycle management projects, and translate customer requirements into product specifications for prototyping, qualification testing, approval and release into production. A background in fibre optics for aerospace, defence, or marine applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design and development of new products.
• Lead sustainment and lifecycle management projects.
• Translate customer requirements into product requirements, develop prototypes, qualification testing, approval, and release into production.
• Generate engineering development/production BOMs.
• Create and update documentation, drawings, and instructions for customer approval.
• Identify discrepancies between specifications, scope of work, and quotes; initiate engineering change notices (ECN).
• Create project schedules for completion of all engineering tasks and documentation.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, production engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance to ensure timely and cost‑effective project completion.
• Develop and review design concepts, drawings, bill of materials, and assembly processes.
• Review customer specifications for requested projects, design solutions, and provide costing to the Product Line Manager.
• Collaborate with the Product Line Manager to understand industry needs and define product line extensions.
• Support the quality department in solving customer complaints.
• Apply DFM and DFA considerations during design of components and subsystems.
• Be self‑driven, motivated, and deliver results within project schedules.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4‑6 years of New Product Development and end‑to‑end component development experience (preferred in fibre optics product design) in aerospace or industrial domains.
• Working knowledge of CAD software (Creo or similar).
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools, including DFSS, FTA, RCCA, graphical analysis, hypothesis testing, and related techniques.
• Knowledge of connector products or applications is advantageous.
• Familiarity with global certifications and regulatory standards such as UL, IEC, MIL, IATF/ATEX.
• Proven ability to transform Voice of Customer into technical specifications.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong conceptual, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Self‑motivated, adaptive, passionate about results, and a good team player.

Desired Profiles

• Experience with the New Product Development Cycle process.
• Preferred expertise in optical cable harness design and value‑added product design.
• Experience designing optical cable harness and mechanical packaging systems for fibre optics products.
• Hands‑on experience developing QTP plans and testing/validation of optical products.
• Proficiency in Creo, AutoCAD, Windchill, SAP, and PLM software.
• Knowledge of injection‑molded plastic, die cast, sheet metal design, and manufacturing methods such as molding, stamping, plating, and other metal‑forming processes.
• Experience with tolerance stack‑up analysis, FMEA, and theoretical design calculations.
• DFSS certification or knowledge of Six Sigma tools is an added advantage.
• Experience and knowledge in structural analysis are advantageous.
• Knowledge of global certifications and regulatory standards (UL, IEC, MIL, etc.) is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel as required and on short notice.

Position Details

Experience Level: Mid Level