Product Engineer II - Remote in U.S.

TE Connectivity Corporation; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented Mechanical Engineer to optimize and innovate power connectors and cable assemblies. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to enhance product design and manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and efficiency. You will engage in feasibility studies, run simulations, and provide technical support to various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, particularly with electrical components, and be proficient in 3D CAD software. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating a safer and more connected world.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience with electrical components.
• Knowledge in socket and connector design principles.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as FAE product expert for power connectors and cable assemblies.
• Develop high-speed cable assembly solutions from market definition.
• Collaborate with customers to gather VOC and convert it into design concepts.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Components

Mechanical Design

3D CAD Software (ProE, Spaceclaim)

DFMEA

Tolerance Analysis

Manufacturing Processes

Socket and Connector Design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD Software

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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

TE Connectivity’s Product Engineering Teams optimize existing products based on 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 needs. They are the key experts in the products they are responsible for at TE.

Responsibilities

Power

Responsible for being the FAE product expert for power connectors, bus bars, and cable assemblies, from market definition through production and release. This position must have complete knowledge of the Global Product Line (GPL) portfolio, tooling, and manufacturing processes. The engineer must advise on product extensions, feature modifications, and alternative interconnector solutions within DDN’s portfolio.

ICC

• Responsible for being the FAE product expert for Internal Connector and Cable Assemblies, from market definition through production and release. This position must have complete knowledge of the GPL portfolio, tooling, and manufacturing processes. The engineer must advise on product extensions, feature modifications, and alternative interconnector solutions within DDN’s portfolio.
• Responsible for developing high-speed cable assembly, power connector, and power cable assembly solutions from market definition through production and release:
• Work closely with customers and TE sales/SA/FAE/PM to gather VOC (voice of customer) and convert it into TE design concepts and preliminary specifications.
• Conceptualize ideas and perform feasibility studies.
• Run mechanical and thermal simulations.
• Present engineering evaluations/proposals to customers.
• Create detailed designs, including 2D/3D drawings, and perform DFMEA/tolerance analysis.
• Build prototypes and conduct validation tests.
• Provide technical support to Operations, Quality, and Production teams for efficiency and safe product launches.
• Resolve product-related issues, manage ECN/PCN processes.
• Develop a deep understanding of market and customer needs, bridging engineering teams and customers.
• Maintain a system-level understanding of customer applications and product design to meet customer expectations.
• Offer technical support to customers, sales, PM, and plant teams, including testing, troubleshooting, and verification.
• Collaborate with global manufacturing, procurement, and suppliers to meet technical, quality, and cost goals.
• Document designs, requirements, and changes comprehensively.

What your background should look like:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience with electrical components, devices, mechanical design, tooling development, or manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge in socket design, connector design, or relevant mechanical development.
• Familiarity with switch and server equipment.
• Understanding of mechanical design principles, including material selection, tolerance analysis, DFMEA, and qualification.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., ProE or Spaceclaim).
• Basic knowledge of raw materials, industry standards, and applications.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes like machining, molding, stamping, plating, and assembly.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, Six Sigma, DOE, 8D.
• Ability to work globally, accommodating different time zones and collaborating across geographies.
• Open-minded, eager to learn, and motivated to grow.

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity is a global leader in industrial technology, creating a safer, sustainable, and connected future. Our solutions enable power, signal, and data distribution for transportation, energy, manufacturing, data centers, medical tech, and more. With over 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, in approximately 140 countries, we ensure that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on social media platforms.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary: $86,100 - 129,200 (dependent on location and experience).
• Salaries are subject to adjustments for qualifications and internal/external equity.
• Total Compensation includes Base Salary, Incentives, and Benefits.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive package: health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, stock purchase plan, paid time off, voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

Location: #, PA, US

City: #

State: PA

Country/Region: US

Travel: 10-25%

Requisition ID: 133751

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