R&D PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING INTERN

TE Connectivity Corporation; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

TE Connectivity is offering an R&D Product Development Engineering Intern position in Carpinteria, CA. You will work with seasoned product engineers and support design, manufacturing, and testing processes to implement improvements.

The program emphasizes safety, quality, and delivery while providing mentorship and professional growth opportunities. The internship typically runs May through August, lasting 10–12 weeks, with exposure to internal training resources, ERG groups, and a range of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Pursuing BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Computer Engineering.
• Previous internship or large project experience preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering with data collection and analysis.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects to address testing/manufacturing issues and improve processes.
• Create/improve testing/manufacturing process documentation.

Skills

Internship experience

Education

BA/BS in Mech Eng / EE / ECE

Job description

Job Title: R&D PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING INTERN

Posting Start Date: 9/1/26

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

The location for this position is Carpinteria, CA (Street Address: 550 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA)

This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). You must be a U.S. Citizen or national U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

Job Overview

As an Intern in the Aerospace Defense & Marine Business Unit, you will:

Work with and learn from seasoned Product Engineers.

Support design/manufacturing/testing processes by identifying and implementing process improvements.

Participate on cross-functional teams to help solve manufacturing and to complete testing.

Responsibilities

Support Engineering with data collection and analysis.

Lead, or participate in, cross-functional projects to address and resolve testing/manufacturing issues, regarding the sustaining and continuous improvement of processes and methods to improve safety, quality, and delivery.

Create/Improve testing/manufacturing process documentation.

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

• Have Received a High School Diploma or GED
• Are currently enrolled in a program or pursuing a BA/BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering , Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university or have equivalent work history. (In certain circumstances, students who are taking a gap year will be considered.)
• Have previous internship or large project experience is preferred
• Are authorized to work in the U.S.

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: $22.78 – 48.36/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:

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

Important Notice Regarding Recruitment Fraud

TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities

Job Locations

Posting City: CARPINTERIA

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: None

Workplace Type: Onsite