SR R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER

TE Connectivity; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Data Connectivity Product Development Engineer to advance data interconnects for the Industrial and Commercial Vehicle market. You will work closely with Mechanical Design, performing RF simulations and tests to ensure customer transmission requirements are met.

The role involves engaging customers, conducting simulations with HFSS/CST, and developing PCB designs while validating with VNA, TDR, and other RF test equipment. Collaborative, global teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• BSEE preferred; ASEE or related field considered.
• Background in electromagnetics, signals and systems or related courses.
• Experience in signal integrity engineering or testing preferred.
• Familiarity with PCB design, fabrication, and assembly.
• Knowledge of data connectivity protocols in commercial vehicle or automotive is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand data connectivity applications and market trends in ICT.
• Engage with customers to define signal integrity requirements for new designs.
• Use HFSS or CST to simulate signal integrity per requirements.
• Provide simulation results to mechanical engineers and identify impedance improvements.
• Design and assemble PCBs and test adapters for evaluation and validation.
• Use RF test equipment to verify performance against simulations.

Skills

Signal integrity

PCB design

RF testing

Customer engagement

Education

BSEE

ASEE or related field

Tools

Ansys HFSS

CST modelling

VNA

TDR

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

The Industrial and Commercial Transportation Business provides rugged interconnect solutions specifically designed for Truck, Bus, Agriculture, Construction and Recreational Vehicles.

As a Data Connectivity Product Development Engineer, you will be enabling improved safety, vehicle automation, and improved efficiencies based on the ability to provide data interconnects for use throughout the Industrial and Commercial Vehicle market. You will be hands on, supporting Mechanical Design engineers by performing RF simulations and testing to verify the connector designs will meet customer data transmission requirements.

Job Requirements

• Develop an understanding of data connectivity applications and market trends within the ICT industry including the assessment of competitive and emerging technologies
• Engage with customers to understand applications and establish signal integrity performance requirements for new product designs
• Use Ansys HFSS or CST modelling software to perform signal integrity simulations for all relevant requirements including Open Alliance, USCAR, or others as needed.
• Support the mechanical development engineers by providing simulation results and identifying areas where mechanical improvements are needed to improve impedance of the signal path.
• Design and assemble PCB’s and test adapters as needed to perform evaluation and validation of connector signal integrity.
• Use VNA, TDR, or other RF test equipment to verify performance of the connector components matches simulation results and meets needed specifications.

What Your Background Should Look Like

• BSEE preferred, ASEE or related field considered
• Background course work in electromagnetics, signals and systems, channel theory, or associated courses
• Experience in signal integrity engineering or testing preferred.
• Familiarity with printed circuit board design, fabrication, and assembly
• Experience with connector or cable assembly design is a plus
• Knowledge of Commercial Vehicle or Automotive data connectivity protocols is a plus

Desired attributes

• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility and the ability to deal with multiple projects and priorities
• The ability to work well with cross functional teams
• Effective problem-solving skills
• The ability to support on-site customer visits and represent TE well to our customers
• Ability to work in a global environment – able to accommodate varying time zones, fluent in English (verbal/written), able to collaborate with individuals across geographies

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: $115,000 – $173,000 (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

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