Senior Mechanical Engineer, MPDE

TE Connectivity; Town of Webster (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

TE Connectivity seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to advance precision optical connector systems for high-demand AI and hyperscale infrastructure. You will address sub-micron tolerances, metal and polymer components, and innovative latching mechanisms in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves design-for-manufacturability, collaboration across optical, manufacturing, and quality teams, and documentation of tests and procedures to support new systems and hardware.

Qualifications

• Education: BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience: 5–8 years in precision mechanical design; optics/photonic experience preferred.
• Design Tools: Proficiency with 3D CAD software SolidWorks, NX or Creo; FEA knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design high-precision alignment fixtures, tooling and automation systems for optical components.
• Lead rapid prototyping from concept to production-ready designs using advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Develop mechanical test methodologies for connector performance, durability and quality control.
• Collaborate with optical, manufacturing and quality teams to ensure DFM and optical performance.
• Create 2D/3D CAD files, work instructions, SOPs and documentation for tests and commissioning.

Skills

Precision Mechanical Design

Automation systems design

Prototyping

Testing & Characterization

Cross-functional Collaboration

Documentation

Project Management

Continuous Learning

Communication

Education

BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Creo

Finite Element Analysis

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

Digital Data Networks (DDN) Business Unit | TE Connectivity

The Opportunity: Join TE Connectivity's innovative Passive Optics organization as a Senior Mechanical Engineer and help design the next generation of precision optical connector systems powering AI and hyperscale computing infrastructure. You'll solve complex mechanical engineering challenges in sub-micron precision design, working with advanced materials to create products that enable the world's most demanding optical interconnect applications.

Please note: operations are currently based at a temporary site in Webster, NY. The team will transition to a permanent Rochester location (near RIT) upon completion.

Why This Role Matters

As AI workloads demand unprecedented reliability and performance, precision mechanical design of optical connectors has become mission-critical. You'll be at the forefront of solving complex mechanical challenges involving metals, plastics, and innovative latching mechanisms that directly enable the optical revolution while advancing TE's leadership in high-performance connectivity solutions.

Job Requirements

Precision Mechanical Design & Development

• Electro-­mechanical design: Design high-­precision alignment fixtures, tooling, and automation systems to support optical component placement, optical fiber alignment, and laser welding operations.
• Automation systems design: Design/test/validate custom motion control systems, robotics, vision systems, and pneumatic assemblies.

Product Development & Manufacturing

• Prototyping: Lead rapid prototyping efforts from concept through production-­ready mechanical designs using advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Testing & Characterization: Develop comprehensive mechanical test methodologies for connector performance, durability, and manufacturing quality control.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with optical engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and optical performance.
• Documentation: Develop 2D/3D CAD files, work instructions, SOPs, best-practices, workflow diagrams, and all other support documentation for designs, test protocols in support of commissioning new systems and hardware.

What Your Background Should Look Like

Education: BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.

• Experience: 5‑8 years in precision mechanical design, preferably with optics or photonic experience (but not required).
• Materials Expertise: Hands-­on experience with metals and engineering plastics in precision applications.
• Design Tools: Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, Creo). Finite element analysis knowledge nice‑to‑have, but not required.

Core Technical Competencies

• Precision Engineering: Deep understanding and appreciation in designing hardware and subsystems for sub‑micron tolerancing, and precision manufacturing processes.
• Materials Science: Understanding of material properties, thermal expansion, creep, and long‑term stability of metals and polymers.
• Testing & Validation: Proficiency with mechanical test equipment, load testing, and statistical quality control methods.

Professional Skills

• Problem Solving: Creative approach to complex mechanical design challenges with systematic engineering methodology.
• Communication: Ability to present technical concepts to cross‑functional teams and document detailed mechanical specifications.
• Project Management: Experience managing multiple development projects with competing priorities and tight delivery timelines.
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying current with emerging precision manufacturing technologies and connector innovations.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

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: $102,700 - $154,000 (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