Principal R&D / Product DVL Engineer - High-Speed I/O Connectivity

TE Connectivity Ltd.; United States; On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity, in Harrisburg, PA, seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to lead HSIO copper connector development for AI, cloud, and data center applications. You will drive architecture, validation, and production launches while mentoring engineers across global teams.

Requirements include 12+ years in mechanical engineering (or 8+ with MS, 5+ with PhD), Creo CAD expertise, strong FEA skills, GD&T, and DFM experience. Fluent English and collaboration across time zones are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 12+ years of related experience; OR Master's degree with 8+ years; OR PhD with 5+ years of related experience.
• CAD expert with extensive electromechanical product design experience (Creo is preferred).
• 12+ years of mechanical engineering experience developing electrical components, connectors, or related products.
• Advanced proficiency with FEA tools and simulation.
• Strong GD&T, tolerance analysis, and specification-writing skills.
• Deep knowledge of machining, stamping, molding, plating, and assembly processes.
• Proven Design for Manufacturing (DFM) experience.
• Fluent English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively across global teams and time zones.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of advanced HSIO connector products from concept through qualification and production launch.
• Develop product architectures, specifications, design objectives, and validation plans.
• Solve complex design, manufacturing, reliability, and customer application challenges.
• Drive innovation and technology differentiation in high-speed copper connector solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Signal Integrity, Manufacturing, Product Assurance, and key customers.
• Mentor engineers and elevate organizational technical capabilities.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps, intellectual property, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

CAD (Creo)

FEA/simulation

GD&T

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

Creo CAD

FEA software

Job description

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 Overview

Build the Future of AI Connectivity. Grow with a Team That Values Innovation, Collaboration, and Technical Excellence.

At TE Connectivity, every connection counts. Join a culture where world-class engineers collaborate across global teams to solve complex challenges, develop breakthrough technologies, and create products that power the world's most advanced computing and networking systems.

TE Connectivity is expanding its Product Development Engineering team supporting our Harrisburg, PA engineering organization. We are seeking a highly experienced engineer to lead the development of next-generation High-Speed I/O (HSIO) copper connector solutions for AI, cloud, networking, and data center applications. This role will drive complex product development initiatives, influence technology roadmaps, mentor engineers, and strengthen the technical capabilities of our global organization.

Job Requirements

• Lead development of advanced HSIO connector products from concept through qualification and production launch.
• Develop product architectures, specifications, design objectives, and validation plans.
• Solve complex design, manufacturing, reliability, and customer application challenges.
• Drive innovation and technology differentiation in high-speed copper connector solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Signal Integrity, Manufacturing, Product Assurance, and key customers.
• Mentor engineers and elevate organizational technical capabilities.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps, intellectual property, and strategic initiatives.

What Your Background Should Look Like

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 12+ years of related experience; OR Master's degree with 8+ years of related experience; OR PhD with 5+ years of related experience.
• CAD expert with extensive electromechanical product design experience (Creo is preferred).
• 12+ years of mechanical engineering experience developing electrical components, connectors, or related products.
• Advanced proficiency with FEA tools and simulation
• Strong GD&T, tolerance analysis, and specification-writing skills.
• Deep knowledge of machining, stamping, molding, plating, and assembly processes.
• Proven Design for Manufacturing (DFM) experience.
• Fluent English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively across global teams and time zones.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with limited supervision.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge and experience related to HSIO connectors.
• Understanding of high-speed electrical testing and connector performance.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Executive-level presentation and customer communication skills.
• Thermal management and thermal simulation experience.
• Familiarity with optical interconnect technologies and system architectures.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $154,100 - $231,100 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits