R&D Optics Engineer II — Precision & Data Connectivity

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Town of Webster (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity is hiring an R&D/Product Development Engineer II in Rochester, NY, with a focus on optics, fiber connectivity, and precision mechanical systems. A range of levels from early-career to senior leadership are available, with a path tied to experience and capabilities.

The team is moving from Webster to a permanent Rochester site near RIT. You will develop high-density optical products, collaborate across engineering and manufacturing, and contribute to IP and process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field with strong optics background.
• Experience in product development and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with optical design tools and modeling methods.
• Exposure to verification, reliability, and manufacturability processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop new optical/mechanical products from concept to launch.
• Translate requirements into robust engineering solutions.
• Use modeling, prototyping, and testing to validate designs.
• Define tolerances, materials, and performance targets.
• Plan and execute optical, mechanical, environmental, and reliability tests.
• Investigate failures and drive design improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers; mentor others.
• Support IP creation and evolving technology strategy.
• Senior levels may lead teams and influence product architecture.

Skills

Optics

Photonic engineering

Engineering leadership

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Optical/Photonics or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Creo

Zemax

ANSYS

COMSOL

MATLAB

Python

Job description

TE Connectivity is hiring an R&D/Product Development Engineer II in Rochester, NY, with a focus on optics, fiber connectivity, and precision mechanical systems. A range of levels from early-career to senior leadership are available, with a path tied to experience and capabilities.

The team is moving from Webster to a permanent Rochester site near RIT. You will develop high-density optical products, collaborate across engineering and manufacturing, and contribute to IP and process improvements