R&D/PRODUCT DVL TECHNICIAN IV - 1st Shift - REMOTE

TE Connectivity; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity's Advanced Solutions Team seeks an experienced R&D/Product Development Technician IV to advance design, prototyping, and testing of innovative products. You will create CAD models, 3D drawings, and support from development through validation.

You will work closely with engineers to refine layouts, validate designs, and ensure parts meet tolerances while contributing to rapid prototyping efforts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in mechanical design or related field.
• 6+ years in mechanical design or product development.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD tools.
• Collaborate with engineers to layout, design, and detail components to meet objectives.
• Update mechanical drawings and implement process engineering changes.
• Perform tolerance analysis and dimensional checks.
• Support prototype fabrication and coordination.
• Perform verification testing and report results.
• Work under minimal supervision.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

GD&T

3D CAD

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in Mechanical Design/Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

PTC Windchill/PDMLink

Job description

Job Overview

The Advanced Solutions Team (AST) is seeking an experienced R&D/Product Development Technician IV to support the design, development, and testing of advanced product solutions. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings, supporting prototype fabrication and assembly, conducting verification testing, and collaborating with engineers to bring innovative concepts from development through validation. The ideal candidate possesses strong mechanical design skills, hands‑on prototyping experience, and a passion for solving technical challenges in a dynamic, fast‑paced product development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD tools.
• Collaborate with engineers to layout, design, and detail components that meet design objectives.
• Update mechanical drawings and implement process engineering changes.
• Perform tolerance analysis and dimensional checks on designs.
• Supports prototype fabrication and its coordination.
• Performs verification testing and interprets results for reporting.
• Works under minimal supervision.

What Your Background Should Look Like

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in mechanical design or product development.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo and familiarity with PTC Windchill/PDMLink preferred.
• Strong understanding and application of GD&T principles
• Experience in connector design is highly desirable.
• Hands‑on experience in building and assembling prototypes, or a strong interest in developing these skills.
• Solid mechanical aptitude and experience working with your hands.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing technologies such as molding, machining, stamping, plating, and component assembly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational 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: $67,000 – $100,500 (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