Sr Power Product Development Engineer

TE Connectivity Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and forward-thinking company is seeking a Sr. R&D Product Development Engineer to lead the design and development of high-speed connectors and cable assemblies. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology solutions that enhance data communication in critical applications such as servers and switches. You will collaborate with diverse teams, conduct simulations, and ensure product specifications meet market needs. Join a global leader committed to creating a safer and more connected world, where your contributions will directly impact the future of technology.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience with electrical components.
• Proficient in developing product specifications and conducting DFMEA.
• Experience with socket and connector design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop socket and connector solutions for data communication.
• Conduct feasibility studies and build prototype samples.
• Provide technical support to customers and operations teams.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Components

3D CAD Applications

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo

Ansys

MS Office

Job description

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Job Overview

The Data and Devices Business Unit is looking for a Sr. R&D Product Development Engineer (PDE) to design and develop socket, high-speed connector, and cable assembly solutions that are used inside switches, servers, and storage for data communication. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and documentation of new products, from market definition through production and release. You will conceive original ideas for new products/solutions and develop them into practical and economical models. You will determine specifications, perform engineering analysis, make preliminary sketches and designs, and coordinate support operations (such as fabrication, engineering samples, and testing). Interaction with customers, vendors, marketing and sales personnel, and other engineering areas during the pre-production stages of new products is also an important part of this role.

Short Description

• Responsible for product development of socket, high-speed connector, and cable assembly solutions from market definition through production and release:
  • Work closely with the customer and TE sales/SA/FAE/PM in getting the right and clear VOC (voice of customer) and convert to a TE design conceptualization and preliminary product specification.
  • Conceive concepts and perform feasibility studies.
  • Run mechanical and thermal simulations.
  • Make the engineering evaluation/proposal to the customer.
  • Create the detailed design, including 2D/3D drawings, and perform DFMEA/tolerance analysis.
  • Build prototype samples and perform validation.
  • Complete product qualification and finalize product specification.
  • Provide technical support to the Operations team, including Quality and Production, for efficiency improvement and safe launch.
  • Resolve product-related issues to closure and manage the ECN/PCN (Engineering Change Notification/ Product Change Notification).
• Build a deep understanding of the market and customer needs by fostering a connection between the business engineering teams and the customer engineering teams
• Maintain a system-level understanding of the customer application and the product design/concept necessary for providing a solution to the customers’ expectations.
• Follow the LEANPD Project Process to support the project team from the product development engineering (PDE) perspective to complete the new product development project on time, on quality, and on budget. Drive the development and release of the product, scale-up through stage-gate reviews, ensuring milestone commitments are maintained.
• Provide technical support to customers, sales, PM, and plant teams. Conduct necessary DFMEA, tests, engineering analysis, troubleshooting, shooting, and verification.
• Work with global manufacturing resources, procurement, and outside suppliers to meet all TE technical, quality, and cost objectives.
• Execute technical documentation to fully detail design drawings and requirements, engineering and product change notices, and design history files.
  

What your background should look like:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Generally requires 5 years of relevant mechanical engineering work experience with electrical components, electrical devices, mechanical structure design, manufacturing tooling development (stamping, molding, assembly, plating), or manufacturing process development.
• Knowledge in socket design, connector design, cable assembly design, or other relevant mechanical design and development, including but not limited to material selection, tolerance analysis, DFMEA, product qualification, etc.
• Proficient in 3D CAD applications (Creo preferred) with experience in 3D solid modeling, including sheet metal, 2-D drawings, PDM link Data Manager, and general knowledge in design applications such as Spaceclaim, Solidworks, or others used only in the concept stage.
• Occasional user of finite element analysis software (Ansys, Workbench).
• Proficient in developing and writing design objectives for product specifications.
• Basic knowledge in manufacturing processes (machining, molding, stamping, plating, assembly, etc.).
• Fluent in English (both verbal and written) to facilitate global communication both internally and with external customers.
• Ability to work in a global environment – able to accommodate varying time zones and capable of collaborating with individuals across geographies.
• Proficient problem solver – able to handle moderate complexity situations and use data analytics and critical thinking to reach logical conclusions with general direction.
• Proficient using MS Office software (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook, MS Teams, etc.).

Nice To Have Skills/Experience:

• Master’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with switch and or server equipment.
• Basic knowledge of raw materials, industry standards, and product application.
• Basic knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, 6 sigma, DOE, 8D, etc.).
• Solid presentation skills with an ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences in English.
• Ability to prepare and present customer-facing solutions to accurately communicate design concepts and engineering proofs.
• Solid organizational and time management skills with an ability to manage and execute multiple tasks/deadlines/projects simultaneously under general direction.
  

ABOUTTE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more atwww.te.com and onLinkedIn , Facebook , WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $113,800 – $170,700 (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

Location:

Austin, TX, US, 73301

City: Austin

State: TX

Country/Region: US

Travel: 10% to 25%

Requisition ID: 134138

Alternative Locations:

Nearest Major Market: Austin
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