R&D PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. is seeking a design and development engineer to create medical cable interconnect assemblies for the Surgical and Interventional Market.

The role requires translating customer requirements into feasible specifications and leading FMEA and cross-functional design reviews to ensure robust products. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Engineering (ME or EE) with 2+ years of electro-mechanical design experience, knowledge of FDA/ISO13485, and proficiency in Creo and ANSYS.

Qualifications

• Design and develop medical products per customer requirements.
• Experience with DFx, FMEA and risk analysis for NPI projects.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and ISO13485 preferred.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead initial technical reviews and cost estimation for quotes.
• Translate requirements into product specifications and features.
• Direct design verification testing and document test reports.
• Perform cross-functional design reviews throughout the NPI process.
• Develop and improve legacy products for cost savings.
• Represent TE’s capabilities to external customers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical design

FMEA

Six Sigma

Education

BS in Engineering

MS/PhD a plus

Tools

Creo CAD

ANSYS

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 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 and processes

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.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

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