Product Development Engineer - Optics, Fiber Connectivity & Precision Mechanical Systems

TE Connectivity Corporation; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Rochester, New York is expanding its Product Development Engineering team to advance optical connectivity technologies powering AI, hyperscale data centers, cloud computing, and next-generation data infrastructure. The role spans optics, precision mechanics, materials, manufacturing and high-speed communication.

We hire across multiple levels from Engineer I to Senior, with final scope matched to experience, depth and leadership potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Product development experience across early-career to senior leadership.
• Experience in optics, photonics, fiber optics, or opto-mechanical domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products from concept through qualification and production launch.
• Translate requirements into robust engineering solutions.
• Plan and execute optical, mechanical, environmental and reliability testing.
• Investigate failures and implement design improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, product mgmt, suppliers and global teams.

Skills

Optical engineering

Mechanical design

Multidisciplinary problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Creo

Zemax

MATLAB

Python

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Product Development Engineer - Optics, Fiber Connectivity & Precision Mechanical Systems Job Description Job Alerts Link Job Title: Product Development Engineer - Optics, Fiber Connectivity & Precision Mechanical Systems

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

Product Development Engineer -

Optics, Fiber Connectivity & Precision Mechanical Systems

Multiple Levels: Early-Career through Senior Technical Lead

Digital Data Networks (DDN) Business Unit | TE Connectivity

Location: Rochester, New York | Hybrid

Engineer the Connectivity Powering AI

TE Connectivity is expanding our Product Development Engineering team in Rochester, New York. We are hiring engineers across multiple career levels to develop the optical connectivity technologies enabling AI, hyperscale data centers, cloud computing, telecommunications, and next-generation digital infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of optics, precision mechanics, materials, manufacturing, and high-speed communication. You will help turn complex technical challenges into scalable products that move enormous amounts of data faster, more reliably, and at greater density.

We are hiring Product Development Engineers:

Senior: 5+ years of experience

Engineer II: 2-5 Years of experience

Engineer I: 1-2 Years of experience

Final level and scope will be matched to each candidate’s experience, technical depth, and leadership capabilities.

Please note: operations are currently based at a temporary site in Webster, NY. The team will transition to a permanent Rochester location (near RIT) upon completion.

What You May Work On

Depending on your expertise, you may contribute to one or more of the following areas:

• Free-space optics, expanded-beam, fiber-to-chip, and passive optical systems
• Fiber-optic connectors, ferrules, cable assemblies, termination systems, and optical shuffles
• Precision opto-mechanical and mechanical components, alignment systems, latches, strain relief, and blind-mate interfaces
• Fiber attachment units and interfaces to photonic integrated circuits
• Optical coupling, insertion-loss reduction, polarization management, beam alignment, and thermal stability
• Fiber routing, bend-radius management, polarity control, polishing, molding, and assembly processes
• Advanced polymers, ceramics, metals, adhesives, and other materials used in high-precision optical products
• CAD, optical modeling, tolerance analysis, finite element analysis, and design optimization
• Rapid prototyping, product testing, reliability validation, automation, and design for manufacturability

Job Requirements

• Develop new products from concept through qualification and production launch
• Translate customer and system requirements into robust engineering solutions
• Create and evaluate designs using modeling, simulation, prototyping, and experimentation
• Define critical tolerances, materials, interfaces, and performance requirements
• Plan and execute optical, mechanical, environmental, and reliability testing
• Investigate failures, identify root causes, and implement effective design improvements
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, product management, suppliers, and global engineering teams
• Support intellectual property creation and the development of differentiated technology
• At senior levels, lead complex technical work, mentor engineers, coordinate project teams, and influence product architecture

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• Product development experience ranging from early-career through senior technical leadership
• Experience in one or more relevant areas, including optics, photonics, fiber optics, opto-mechanics, precision mechanical design, connectors, cable assemblies, communication systems, or data-center hardware
• Ability to apply structured engineering methods to complex, multidisciplinary problems
• Experience with relevant design, simulation, laboratory, test, or data-analysis tools
• Understanding of product development, prototyping, verification, reliability, and manufacturing processes
• Strong collaboration, technical communication, and problem-solving skill
• Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, Creo) and finite element analysis tools
• Experience with optical test equipment, Zemax or similar optical software, ANSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, Python, precision manufacturing, injection molding, machining, fiber polishing, assembly automation, or industry standards is beneficial but not required for every position.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

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:

• Senior Engineer: $115,400- $173,100 5+years
• Engineer II: $89,600- $134,400 2-5 years
• Engineer I:$71,300- $107,0001-2 years

(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

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

Job Locations

Posting City: Rochester

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: 10% to 25%

Requisition ID: 159244

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology