R&D PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER II

TE Connectivity Corporation; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Plymouth, MN is seeking an electro-mechanical design engineer to design and develop medical interconnect assemblies for the Surgical and Interventional markets. You will translate requirements into robust specifications and lead NPIs with cross-functional teams.

This role involves design for manufacturability, risk analysis (FMEA), and verification testing, with opportunities to mentor peers and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Design and develop electro-mechanical medical products for FDA/ISO13485 environments.
• Translate customer requirements into manufacturable product specs and features.
• Lead NPI processes, risk analysis, and cross-functional design reviews.
• Proven ability to deliver concepts that launch successfully into the market.

Responsibilities

• Design new medical products to meet performance, quality, schedule, and cost goals.
• Lead FMEA and risk analyses, and drive design verification testing.
• Collaborate with PM, Manufacturing, QA, and Sales to launch products.
• Document technical discoveries and protect intellectual property.

Skills

Electro-mechanical design experience

FDA/ISO13485 knowledge

Six Sigma certification

Team leadership / mentoring

Willingness to travel globally

Strong communication skills

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering (a plus)

Tools

Creo 3D CAD

ANSYS CAE

DoE

FMEA

QFD

Job description

Job Overview

To design and develop new Medical cable interconnect assemblies for the Surgical and Interventional Market.

Essential Functions:

• Design and develop new medical products to meet customer requirements within scope (e.g., performanceand quality), schedule (e.g., on time delivery), and budget (e.g., price) constraints.
• Develops design solutions to complex technical problems where analysis of data requires an in-depthevaluation of many factors. Solutions will require use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Will support multiple NPI Projects and perform work without appreciable direction. Exercises considerablelatitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Provides leadership, periodic consulting, andtraining for less experienced team members.
• Lead initial technical reviews and cost estimation analysis of new products to support quote generation.
• Translate customer’s product requirements into achievable product specifications and design featuresutilizing Design for Manufacturing Principles.
• Lead FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) and risk analysis reviews on NPI (New Product Introduction)products.
• Lead a series of cross-functional design reviews throughout the NPI process.
• Document product development progress conforming to operating procedures of the Product LifecycleManagement (PLM) phase-gate system.
• Direct proof-of-concept and design verification testing and write final test reports for communication withinternal and external customers.
• Ensure new designs meet relevant environmental and regulatory Design History File (DHF) requirements.
• Establish themselves as a subject matter expert in various device designs and processes.
• Represent TE’s technical capabilities to external customers.
• Resolve quality problems associated with design and act as a technical resource to other cross-functionalengineers as needed.
• Implement design improvements on legacy products for cost savings.
• Work with cross-functional core teams, including Product Management, Project Management, ManufacturingEngineering, Plastic Molding, Tool and Model Shop, Quality Engineering, Purchasing, and Sales Engineering, to launch medical products.
• Properly document and internally communicate all technical discoveries, inventions, and intellectualproperty. Maintain confidential and proprietary information and communications as property of TE.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices, new technologies, and equipment relative to TE products andprocesses

What your background should look like

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred); M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering a plus.
• 2 or more years of related electro-mechanical product design and development engineering experience witha B.S. degree
• Medical product development experience and knowledge of FDA regulations and ISO13485 preferred.
• Six Sigma certification a plus
• Can-do attitude, resourceful, action oriented, and drive for results.
• Highly personable, team player
• Demonstrated technical contribution through creative product design solutions that have been successfullylaunched into the market.
• Demonstrated inventiveness through invention disclosures, patents, active participation in professionalorganizations, technical conference presentations, etc..
• Advanced knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes (e.g., laser cutting, laser welding, laser ablation,grinding, machining, EDM, annealing, anodizing, automated assembly), and advanced statistical techniques.
• Proficient in technical tools such as 3D CAD (Creo preferred), CAE (ANSYS preferred), DoE, FMEA, and QFD
• Effective problem skills (Fishbone, 5 Whys Analysis, A3 etc.)
• Ability to effectively manage and motivate others to meet deadlines.
• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise and experience working with overseas suppliers. Willing to travel globally.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $89,600 - $108,000 (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.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

Job Locations:

Posting City: PLYMOUTH

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Workplace Type: Onsite