STAFF R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER

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The Digital Data Network Business Unit is looking for a Staff R&D Product Development Engineer (PDE) to design and develop socket, high speed connector and cable assembly solutions which are used inside of 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. Job Requirements

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). What your background should look like

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience. Generally requires 8 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 mechanic design and development, including but not limited to, material selection, tolerance analysis, DFMEA, product qualification, etc. Expert 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. Proficient at limit and fit analysis including statistical tolerance analysis. Proficient user of finite element analysis software (Ansys, Workbench) including elastic and plastic behavior of metals. Proficient in developing and writing design objectives for product specifications. In depth knowledge in manufacturing process (machining, molding, stamping, plating, assembly, etc.) with experience driving Design for Manufacturing (DFM). 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. Advanced problem solver – able to handle moderate complexity situations and use data analytics and critical thinking to reach logical conclusions with limited direction. Proficient using MS office software (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook, MS Teams, etc.). COMPENSATION Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $141,500 –$212,200 (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

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