Product Manager Intern

TE Connectivity; Middletown Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity offers a Product Management Intern role with a hybrid work arrangement in Middletown, PA. You will support strategic and tactical initiatives, collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Customer Care, and own your project(s) from goal setting to execution.

This internship emphasizes developing business process knowledge and entrepreneurial skills, with a presentation to the Product Management showcase team at the end.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and currently enrolled in or pursuing a BA/BS in Business, Management, Marketing, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience.
• Prior internship experience or completion of a major project is valued but not required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present completed project(s) to upper management, honing communication skills, analytical thinking, and strategic reasoning
• Conduct comprehensive research on main competitors, industry applications, and market trends for Rugged Fiber Optics (RFO)
• Acquire a foundational understanding of the company's product offerings
• Learn and engage in various processes across TE's cross-functional teams, gaining practical experience in interdepartmental operations
• Lead a continuous improvement project utilizing the TE Operating Advantage philosophy
• Develop insights into TE's company culture, change management processes, and implementation strategies
• Assist in driving marketing initiatives focused on enhancing sales and customer resources, with an emphasis on improving accessibility and user experience
• Support strategic initiatives by assisting with pricing development, cost reduction efforts, and supply chain capacity analysis, collaborating across operations, sourcing, and product management teams to drive business improvements

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 Description:

Connections matter. Make yours here. TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next‑generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Segment, Business Unit or Corporate Group

This position will be part of the AEROSPACE, DEFENSE & MARINE (AD&M) BUSINESS UNIT

Work Location

This internship is a hybrid position, offering a balance of on‑site work at our Middletown, PA office and remote work flexibility.

Job Overview

As a Product Management Intern, you'll support our team in strategic and tactical initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional departments like Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Customer Care. You'll have the unique opportunity to establish goals, develop timelines, and execute strategic initiatives while gaining invaluable exposure to various aspects of running a business.

You'll take ownership of your own project(s), applying the skills you've learned throughout the summer to deliver meaningful benefits to project sponsors. By the end of your internship, you'll have developed crucial business process knowledge and entrepreneurial skills. You'll also document your results and present a summary to the Product Management showcase team, demonstrating the impact of your work. This role is perfect for motivated individuals pursuing a degree in Business, Strategic Management, Data Analyst, Marketing, Business Finance or related fields, who are eager to gain hands‑on experience in product management and set the foundation for a successful career in this dynamic industry.

You're the kind of person we are looking for if you:

Have earned a high school diploma or GED and are currently enrolled in, or pursuing, a BA/BS Degree in Business, Management, Marketing, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university-or have equivalent work experience (gap year students may also be considered).

Prior internship experience or completion of a major project is valued but not required.

Are authorized to work in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and present completed project(s) to upper management, honing communication skills, analytical thinking, and strategic reasoning

Conduct comprehensive research on main competitors, industry applications, and market trends for Rugged Fiber Optics (RFO)

Acquire a foundational understanding of the company's product offerings

Learn and engage in various processes across TE's cross-functional teams, gaining practical experience in interdepartmental operations

Lead a continuous improvement project utilizing the TEOA (TE Operating Advantage) philosophy.

Develop insights into TE's company culture, change management processes, and implementation strategies

Assist in driving marketing initiatives focused on enhancing sales and customer resources, with an emphasis on improving accessibility and user experience

Support strategic initiatives by assisting with pricing development, cost reduction efforts, and supply chain capacity analysis, collaborating across operations, sourcing, and product management teams to drive business improvements

I & D

TE Connectivity and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $19.62- 32.22/hour (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.

What TE Connectivity Internship Program offers

TE has a robust internship program that provides our interns with an abundance of resources to feel included as part of our Team. Every summer we coordinate various educational and networking events for our interns. The TE University Relations team will be hosting virtual meetups, information sessions, tours, skill building presentations, and topping it off with National Intern Day celebration activities.

A unique employee resource group we have is the Young Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG). This group is committed to creating a highly engaged and empowered cross‑functional network of young professionals by placing high value in Professional Development, Networking Opportunities and Community Involvement to drive the success of our interns.

In addition to the ERG, we also provide our interns with complete access to our internal library of self‑lead courses. These courses include academies like leadership to help the interns develop their development in becoming future leaders at our organization. To help with their professional growth, we provide access to Mentors via our NAVIGATE platform. Mentors serve as a guide to navigate the organization and provide additional support in their career endeavors at the company. Our program provides a holistic experience for interns that targets professional development and personal growth.

Our internship program typically runs May thru August and gives students the opportunity to work on projects that contribute to the success of their team and build on their classroom experience. Throughout the 10-12-week program, interns will be provided with:

• Onboarding & Orientation
• Professional Development Workshops
• Networking Opportunities
• Operations Experience
• Executive Exposure

Timeline

TE Connectivity recruits on campus between September and March for New Grad (FT), Rotational, Internship and Co‑op positions beginning in May. Once you have applied to a position, your resume and application will be reviewed. If you are selected to move to the next step in the application process, you will be contacted by a recruiter. Once you accept an offer, the onboarding process will begin in January for interns who have committed to offers in the fall semester and upon acceptance for interns who have committed to offers in the spring semester.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

Job Locations:

2900 FULLING MILL RD MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania 17057-3144 United States

Posting City: MIDDLETOWN

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: None

Requisition ID: 156340

Workplace Type: Hybrid

External Careers Page: Administrative Support