Mechanical Design Engineer/ R&D Product Development Engineer

About the role

TE Connectivity's R&D/Product Development Engineering Teams conceive original ideas for new products and introduce them into practice. They are responsible for product development and qualification from market definition through production and release. The role involves assisting in the qualification of suppliers for new products to ensure suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services for new or improved manufacturing processes; conducting feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs; and directing and supporting detailed design, testing, prototype fabrication and manufacturing ramp. The R&D/Product Development Engineering Teams provide all required product documentation including Solid Model, 2D/3D production drawings, product specifications, and testing requirements. They create and modify detailed drawings and drafting or conceptual models from layouts, rough sketches or notes and contribute to design modifications to facilitate manufacturing operation or quality of product.

Key responsibilities

• Execute product development from market definition through production and release
• Act as core team member for mechanical design, leading team as needed
• Execute on multiple projects concurrently contributing to technology and product decisions
• Participate in customer and supplier communications
• Concept new products using engineering tools to create 3D CAD models and work with cross functional teams to refine concepts into manufacturable, cost-effective products
• Perform engineering analysis including mechanical simulations on key features such as spring beams, latches and compliant pins
• Create 2D drawings with geometric dimensions and tolerances and conduct tolerance analysis
• Write specifications and technical documentation including design objectives, application guidelines, validation test plans, and qualification reports
• Coordinate and support creation of engineering prototypes and customer samples, validating features as needed
• Conduct failure analysis using tools such as CT scans, cross sections and tear downs to determine root cause for issues and implement solutions

About you

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering
• 5 years or more of mechanical engineering product development experience
• Participation in full product development cycle from establishing customer requirements to releasing qualified design to production
• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAD applications, PTC Creo preferred, Ansys SpaceClaim beneficial
• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAE simulation applications, Ansys preferred
• Ability in geometric dimensions and tolerances and tolerance analysis
• Detailed understanding of manufacturing processes including stamping, molding, plating, and assembly
• Experience in design for manufacturability to address customer requirements including mechanical, environmental, electrical, and cost
• Strong interpersonal communication and cross functional teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a global environment