Staff Product Development Engineer (Connector)

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. in Penang seeks a Staff Product Development Engineer (Connector) to lead high‑speed connector projects from concept through production.

You will translate customer requirements into robust designs, perform 3D modeling, GD&T, and DFMEA, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams including manufacturing and quality. Hybrid work in Malaysia with international partners offers growth in a global leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, physics, etc.
• More than 5 years mechanical design experience; connector-related preferred; independent new product development a plus
• Knowledge of connector fundamentals; high-speed connector applications preferred
• Familiar with GD&T, tolerance analysis, mechanics of plastics/metals, basic injection molding, stamping and assembly
• Proficient in at least one 3D CAD software: Creo, Pro/E, Catia, UG or SolidWorks; MS Word/Excel/PPT
• In-depth knowledge and experience of CAE for mechanical/structural simulations
• Proficient in writing and reading English; Chinese language skill is a plus
• Good communication skills, teamwork, ability to work with multicultural teams
• Effective problem-solving and ability to handle multiple products/tasks

Responsibilities

• Technical communication with customers and frontend team to confirm/understand applications and requirements
• Translate requirements into engineering specifications and provide solutions with new product designs on time
• Design concept making, mechanical analysis, building 3D models and 2D drawings, GD&T, BOM, DFMEA, product specifications
• Lead design reviews for engineering principles, standards, and manufacturing feasibility with cross-functional teams
• Lead EV/DV/PV tests to validate product designs
• FAI review coordination and on-site support for product ramp-up

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Problem solving

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, physics)

Tools

Creo/Pro/E/Catia/UG/SolidWorks

MS Office Suite

CAE tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus)

Job description

Staff Product Development Engineer (Connector)

Posting Start Date: 5/15/26

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 Description:

Job Overview

TE Connectivity’s Product Engineering Teams optimize existing products from information or input provided by marketing, customers, Operation Teams, Development Engineers or other employees. They maintain existing products, processes, and specifications including modifications for new applications consistent with manufacturing techniques and economies. They also initiate and implement programs to continuously improve quality, and cost, while meeting customer requirements and may support and implement product extensions to existing platform products to meet specific customer requirements. They are the key experts in the products they are responsible for at TE.

As a Staff Development Engineer, you will help enable our customers to flourish in the server/networking equipment market. You will tackle challenging, high-speed connector projects and utilize technical tools to guide innovative solutions toward success. Product Development Engineers are highly engaged, foundational members of the product launch team and support product introduction from concept through to production. Development Engineers work directly with Hyperscalers and OEMs to determine specifications and generate solutions while collaborating with internal resources such as manufacturing/quality divisions. This position will be based in Singapore and will work with colleagues in cross functional team.

Job Responsibilities

Connector research and development. More specifically:

• Technical communication with customers and frontend team to confirm/understand their applications and technical requirements

• Translate requirements into engineering specification and provide solutions with new product designs on time

• Responsible for design concept making, mechanical analysis, building 3D models and 2D drawings, GD&T, part list/BOM, DFMEA, product specifications, application specifications, etc.

• Lead the design review for compliance with engineering principles, product standards, customer contract requirements Lead design review with cross functional teams to confirm the manufacturing feasibility and product quality

• Leads EV/DV/PV tests to validate product designs

• Responsible for FAI review, co-working with project team and providing on-site support at manufacturing site for product ramp-up on time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree majored in mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, physics, etc.

• More than 5 years mechanical design experience, connector-related is preferred, independently new product development is a plus

• Knowledge of connector fundamentals, capable of connector component design, preferred that knowledge of high-speed connector applications.

• Familiar with GD&T, tolerance analysis, mechanics of plastic/metal materials and basic knowledge in injection molding, stamping and assembly

• Skilled in at least one 3D Software: Creo, Pro/E, Catia, UG or SolidWorks. Skilled of office software such as Word, Excel, PPT

• In-depth knowledge and experience of CAE for mechanical/structural simulations

• Proficient in writing and reading English. Chinese language skill is a plus

• Good communication skills, high teamwork spirit and teamwork experience, ability to work with multicultural engineering teams and cross functional environments

• Effective problem-solving skills, to be innovative, willingness/ability to deal with multiple products and assigned tasks

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Job Locations:

Plot No. 522, Lorong Perusahaan Baru 3

Prai, Penang, Pulau Pinang 13600

Malaysia

Posting City: Prai, Penang

Job Country: Malaysia

Travel Required: 10% to 25%

Requisition ID: 143136

Workplace Type: Hybrid

External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.