Senior Optics R&D Engineer (Hybrid) - AI/Data Center Focus

TE Connectivity Ltd.

Town of Webster (NY)

Hybrid

USD 115,000 - 173,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Voluntary benefits

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. in Rochester, NY, is seeking a Sr R&D/Product Development Engineer - Optics to advance optical connectivity technologies for AI, hyperscale data centers, and high-speed networks.

You will work at the intersection of optics, precision mechanics, materials and manufacturing, turning complex challenges into scalable products, with hybrid onsite work and opportunities to lead key projects. Phase-appropriate experience with CAD/FEA and a collaborative, cross-functional approach

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a relevant engineering field.
  • Experience in optics, photonics, or data-center hardware.
  • Strong knowledge of CAD and simulation tools.
  • Ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new optical connectivity products from concept through production.
  • Translate system requirements into robust engineering solutions.
  • Model, simulate, prototype, and test designs.
  • Define tolerances, materials, interfaces, and performance.
  • Plan optical, mechanical, environmental, and reliability tests.
  • Investigate failures and implement improvements.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and global teams.
  • Mentor engineers and influence product architecture at senior levels.

Skills

Optics
Photonic engineering
Precision mechanics
High-speed data systems
3D CAD design
Engineering documentation

Education

Mechanical Engineering
Optical Engineering
Photonics
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science

Tools

SolidWorks
NX
Creo
ANSYS
COMSOL
MATLAB

Job description

TE Connectivity Ltd. in Rochester, NY, is seeking a Sr R&D/Product Development Engineer - Optics to advance optical connectivity technologies for AI, hyperscale data centers, and high-speed networks.

You will work at the intersection of optics, precision mechanics, materials and manufacturing, turning complex challenges into scalable products, with hybrid onsite work and opportunities to lead key projects. Phase-appropriate experience with CAD/FEA and a collaborative, cross-functional approach

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