PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DESIGN ENGINEER

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. is seeking a senior mechanical design engineer to drive development of automotive connectivity solutions. You will design connectors and cable assemblies, create complex CAD models, and run mechanical simulations to ensure performance and durability.

The role involves rapid prototyping, production-release support, and collaboration with global teams across multiple sites. Domestic/international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7–10 years of mechanical design and product development experience, preferably in automotive/industrial environments.
• Advanced CAD capability with Creo; Ansys SpaceClaim experience is a plus.
• Experience with mechanical simulation tools including structural/thermal/multi-physics analysis in Ansys Mechanical.
• Hands-on experience with connector crimp tooling, cable assembly equipment, rapid prototyping, and prototype development.
• Customer-focused communicator with strong technical presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Structured, independent, and creative working style with ability to collaborate across international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of connectors, cable assemblies, components, and platform or custom solutions for next‑gen automotive connectivity.
• Partner with global Data Connectivity teams and support marketing, sales, and customers in technical discussions, meetings, and site visits.
• Define and evaluate new product concepts, materials, and design approaches delivering technical/cost advantages.
• Create complex mechanical designs using parametric/non-parametric CAD tools.
• Perform and interpret mechanical simulations to optimize performance, reliability, and durability.
• Build and validate prototypes using rapid prototyping methods and apply test results to design improvements.
• Support launch teams through production release and troubleshoot design issues during startup.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and identify future product/process innovations.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

7-10 years of experience

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Creative/problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PTC Creo

Ansys SpaceClaim

Ansys Mechanical

Connector crimp tooling

Cable assembly equipment

Rapid prototyping

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

In this role, you will work on cutting-edge connectivity solutions for the automotive industry in an environment shaped by emerging technologies, dynamic projects, and continuous development. We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, challenge existing boundaries, and transform technical ideas into innovative products. We value motivation, a willingness to learn, and a passion for technology just as much as existing technical expertise. Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and industry standards to identify innovation opportunities. Translate customer requirements and technology roadmaps into product and platform strategies

Job Requirements

Collaborate with development engineering, customers, business development, product management, sales, manufacturing engineering, test laboratories, and prototype resources to:

• Lead the design and development of connectors, cable assemblies, components, and platform or custom solutions for next-generation automotive connectivity solutions
• Partner with global Data Connectivity teams and support marketing, sales, and customers in technical discussions, meetings, and site visits
• Define and evaluate new product concepts, materials, and design approaches that deliver technical and/or cost advantages
• Create complex mechanical designs using parametric and non-parametric CAD tools
• Perform and interpret mechanical simulations to optimize product performance, reliability, and durability
• Build and validate prototypes using rapid prototyping methods and apply test results to iterative design improvements
• Support launch teams through production release and troubleshoot design issues during startup
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and identify future product and process innovations
• Travel domestically and internationally as required

What Your Background Should Look Like

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline; master’s degree preferred
• 7-10 years of relevant mechanical design and product development experience, preferably in an automotive or industrial environment
• Advanced CAD capability and experience creating complex mechanical designs; experience with PTC Creo and Ansys SpaceClaim is a plus
• Experience with mechanical simulation tools, including structural, thermal, or multi-physics analysis in Ansys Mechanical, is a plus
• Hands-on experience with connector crimp tooling, cable assembly equipment, rapid prototyping, and prototype development
• Customer-focused communicator with strong technical presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Structured, independent, and creative working style with the ability to collaborate effectively across international teams

About Te Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $140,000 – $150,000 (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

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets