Senior R&D Engineer: Advanced Manufacturing & Prototyping

TE Connectivity

Middletown Township (PA)

On-site

USD 115,400 - 144,200

Full time

14 days+

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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 seeks a Senior R&D Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing & Precision Engineering to accelerate innovation and prototype realization across TE's global business units. Onsite in Harrisburg, PA, this role bridges product design, advanced manufacturing, and rapid prototyping to transform concepts into functional prototypes and scalable manufacturing solutions.

The candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in materials, metallization, joining, additive manufacturing,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
5+ years in product development, manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, tooling, or precision engineering.
Strong CAD design experience and development of products, tooling, fixtures, or manufacturing systems.
Hands-on knowledge of CNC machining, metal forming, tooling, molding/overmolding, assembly, laser processing and additive manufacturing.
Experience applying DFM, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering problem‑solving methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to move projects from concept through prototype realization and manufacturing implementation.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across business units and global teams.

Responsibilities

Partner with TE Business Units to develop and realize prototype and manufacturing solutions for new product development programs.
Design mechanical components, fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing concepts using DFM, DFA, and DfAM principles.
Lead evaluation and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies, including precision machining, forming, tooling, overmolding, assembly, and additive manufacturing.
Expand and enhance EPICenter rapid prototyping capabilities by identifying new processes, equipment, and supplier partnerships.
Conduct feasibility studies, proof-of-concept trials, and process development activities to improve speed, quality, and cost effectiveness.
Drive experimental design, process optimization, and root-cause investigations related to manufacturing and product realization challenges.
Scout emerging technologies and develop relationships with external manufacturing partners, universities, and research organizations.
Explore the application of AI, generative design, simulation, and digital engineering tools to accelerate product and process development.