SENIOR RESEACH AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

TE Connectivity; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 115,400 - 144,200; Full time

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.

Skills

CAD design

Engineering development

Manufacturing engineering

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Simulation tools

GD&T tools

Quality tolerance analysis tools

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

**This position is onsite in Harrisburg, PA**

TE Connectivity's Corporate Technology Center is seeking a highly motivated Senior R&D Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing & Precision Engineering to help accelerate innovation and prototype realization across TE's global business units.

This role will bridge product design, advanced manufacturing, and rapid prototyping, helping transform concepts into functional prototypes and scalable manufacturing solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams specializing in materials, metallization, joining technologies, additive manufacturing, simulation, and engineering services while expanding TE's in-house prototyping capabilities and introducing new manufacturing technologies. The position will also support EPICenter's global rapid prototyping services and engineering development efforts.

Key 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.

What Your Background Should Look Like

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, tooling, or precision engineering.
• Strong experience with CAD design and engineering development of products, tooling, fixtures, or manufacturing systems.
• Hands‑on knowledge of manufacturing processes such as 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.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in connector, sensor, semiconductors, electronics, or electromechanical product development.
• Knowledge of Signal Integrity and Optics is a bonus.
• Knowledge of precision manufacturing, micro‑fabrication, or high‑tolerance processes.
• Experience with simulation tools, generative design, or digital engineering workflows.
• Knowledge with AI‑enabled engineering tools and design optimization techniques.

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Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $115,400 – 144,200 (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