R&D PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING INTERN

TE Connectivity; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Professional development

Internship program events

Job summary

TE Connectivity offers a hybrid internship in Troy, MI, where students gain hands-on experience assisting engineers, mapping connectors to vehicle platforms, and tracking system requirements.

You will support sample preparation, testing, vehicle builds, and program changes while collaborating with account managers and product teams. Enrollment in a relevant BA/BS program is expected, with internship-ready ambition and prior project experience.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a BA/BS program in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or have related coursework.
• Strong interest in automotive or industrial systems and hands-on testing.
• Experience with engineering documentation and teamwork is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist Resident Engineers in mapping TE connectors to vehicle platforms, architectures, devices, and wiring harnesses.
• Track OEM vehicle topology, system requirements, product designs, testing specifications, and architecture changes.
• Support engineering sample preparation, testing, vehicle build events, and pilot programs.
• Coordinate customer requirements, program timing, deliverables, and engineering changes.
• Support DVPR and SCR activities and collaborate with TE product engineers and OEM approval teams.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Education

BA/BS in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

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. 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 GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS UNIT--By 2030, the automotive landscape will be defined by more sustainable, safer and convenient ways of moving around. Our vision is to co-create connectivity solutions that will be key enablers of this transformation.

Work Location

The location for this position is HYBRID (Street Address: 900 Wilshire Drive, Suite 150, Troy MI )

Job Overview

• Assist Resident Engineers in mapping TE connectors to vehicle platforms, architectures, devices, and wiring harnesses.
• Track OEM vehicle topology, system requirements, product designs, testing specifications, and architecture changes.
• Support engineering sample preparation, testing, vehicle build events, and pilot programs.
• Coordinate customer requirements, program timing, deliverables, and engineering changes.
• Support DVPR and Supplier Change Request (SCR) activities and collaborate with TE product engineers and OEM approval teams.
• Gain hands‑on experience with OEM customer and TE systems, engineering change processes, and customer approvals.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support during customer build events and vehicle assembly plant investigations.
• Participate in issue reviews, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Serve as a first responder to customer technical, design, and quality requests.
• Collaborate with account managers, product engineers, product managers, and automotive team members to support customer needs and business growth.

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

• Have earned a high school diploma or GED
• Are currently enrolled in, or pursuing, a BA/BS Degree in Electrical Engineering , Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university—or have equivalent work experience (gap year students may also be considered).
• Preferably have prior internship experience or have completed a major project
• 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: $20.91 – 45.04/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