SR R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. This position is on-site in Plymouth, Minnesota. Job Overview We are seeking a senior research and development engineer with experience in product and process design and process optimization for interventional medical devices. This position within the Advanced Engineering Department requires a broad range of R&D skills in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Working on exciting prototyping and advanced engineering projects, the candidate will have the opportunity to engage with other cross‑functional team members to bring a product from concept through to commercialization. Based out of our Trenton Lane Minnesota medical facility, the candidate will report to the Sr R&D Engineering Manager. TE Connectivity’s Advanced Engineering Teams are responsible for early‑stage next‑generation product and process development of minimally invasive catheter products, working closely with the customer to develop working proof‑of‑concepts. Job Requirements Innovation: Support iterative design builds using both conventional and next‑generation equipment, contributing to the development of new technologies, methodologies, and solutions to meet business goals. Customer engagement: Build a partnership with customers and support technical content during customer calls and visits. Supplier engagement: Partner with external suppliers and vendors, and internal cross‑functional teams and suppliers to deliver project goals. Troubleshooting: Independent and collaborative problem solving to address technical issues during feasibility and development providing solutions to design and process challenges. Process development: Be an integral part of the team tasked with the development of catheter shafts from concept through to new product development project transfer. Prototype development and lab maintenance: design and build of catheter‑based prototype products for customers and maintain lab documentation and processes. Strong design and technical ability based on knowledge of fundamental engineering principles. Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills. Hands‑on experience with key catheter shaft manufacturing techniques – Braiding, coiling, reflow, thermal and adhesive bonding. Integration of electrical components is an advantage. Experience with laser cutting and welding of metal components is an advantage. Candidate should have a comfort level building catheters that allows them to provide guidance to technicians and junior engineers in standard processes. Experience with fixture design and design for manufacturability. Understanding of inspection processes and test method development, and ability to generate inspection reports. Working knowledge of biocompatible metal and/or polymer materials. Polymer materials science background is an advantage. Strong communication skills including verbal and documentation. Candidate will communicate directly with customers as well as with internal cross‑functional teams across the globe. Ability to work with a team and carry out actions in accordance with the project plan and deliver projects through key milestone phases and associated activities. Experience with a product development stage gate process is an advantage. Management of prototype lab responsibilities including ability to review incoming project opportunities and assess for material and process needs, sourcing of materials, upkeep of documentation, co‑ordination with other sites and resource planning. Experience with engineering tools such as 3D CAD software, DOEs, Minitab, G‑coding, Six‑Sigma is an advantage. Occasional availability to participate in limited travelling to meet with customers What your background should look like BS in Engineering or equivalent degree. 5+ years industry experience, ideally in a Medical R&D environment. Competencies SET: Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers) Compensation Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $115,400-$173,100 (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 IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD. TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities. Job Locations: Posting City: Plymouth Job Country: United States Travel Required: Less than 10% Requisition ID: 149927 Workplace Type: Onsite External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr TE Connectivity Corporation