Tooling Development Engineer (M/F/D)

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Latina; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance‑Based Bonus Plans

Health Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Development Plan

Well-being programs

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. is seeking an experienced mechanical/mechatronics engineer to lead end‑to‑end development of tooling‑based termination machines for high‑volume wire harness production.

You will guide cross‑functional teams to translate customer needs into robust, manufacturable solutions while meeting quality, cost and lead‑time targets. Join a hands‑on, impact‑driven role at a global technology leader with a strong manufacturing footprint, focusing on risk assessment, on‑site support, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field; equivalent practical experience
• >3 years of product development and engineering experience
• ≥2 years of industrial automation experience
• Strong mechanical and mechatronic design knowledge
• Experience with risk assessments and leading Design and Process FMEA
• Proficiency with CAD platforms (PTC Creo, SolidWorks, or Autodesk Inventor)
• Advanced proficiency with Windows and Office
• Excellent written and spoken English

Responsibilities

• Lead machine development projects from concept to commissioning
• Act as technical lead and coordinate cross-functional teams
• Drive innovation by evaluating new technologies and trends
• Develop machines meeting performance, quality, cost, reliability, and lead time requirements
• Collaborate with global suppliers and review supplier designs
• Ensure compliance with CE and other applicable standards
• Lead root‑cause analysis and risk assessments including FMEA
• Provide on‑site testing, troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning support
• Prepare and maintain technical specifications, designs, and detailed drawings
• Review designs for feasibility, manufacturability, maintainability, and cost‑effectiveness

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Teamwork

Excellent written and spoken English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field

Tools

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Overview

In this role you will lead the end-to-end development of tooling-based termination machines for high-volume wire harness production. You’ll guide cross‑functional teams to translate customer needs into robust, manufacturable solutions that meet quality, cost, and lead-time targets. You’ll apply risk assessment and on-site support to ensure safe and reliable designs, while driving innovation and supplier collaboration. This is a hands‑on, impact‑focused engineering position at a global technology leader with a strong manufacturing footprint.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Development Plan
• Well-being programs

Responsabilità

• Lead machine development projects from concept to commissioning
• Act as technical lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams
• Drive innovation by evaluating new technologies and trends
• Develop machines meeting performance, quality, cost, reliability, and lead time requirements
• Collaborate with global suppliers and review supplier designs
• Ensure compliance with CE and other applicable standards
• Lead root‑cause analysis and risk assessments including FMEA
• Provide on‑site testing, troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning support
• Prepare and maintain technical specifications, designs, and detailed drawings
• Review designs for feasibility, manufacturability, maintainability, and cost‑effectiveness

Requisiti fondamentali

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field; equivalent practical experience
• >3 years of product development and engineering experience
• ≥2 years of industrial automation experience
• Strong mechanical and mechatronic design knowledge
• Experience with risk assessments and leading Design and Process FMEA
• Proficiency with CAD platforms (PTC Creo, SolidWorks, or Autodesk Inventor)
• Advanced proficiency with Windows and Office
• Excellent written and spoken English

• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking
• Effective communication and teamwork
• CAD: PTC Creo, SolidWorks, or Autodesk Inventor
• FMEA methodologies (Design and Process)
• CE compliance knowledge