Mechanical Engineering Intern

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Posting Start Date: 8/3/26

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 Description:

Connections matter. Make yours here. 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. Learn more at and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Segment, Business Unit or Corporate Group

This position will be part of the GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS UNIT--By 2030, the automotive landscape will be defined by more sustainable, safer and convenient ways of moving around. Our vision is to co-create connectivity solutions that will be key enablers of this transformation.

Work Location

The location for this position is Middletown, PA (Street Address: 2901 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown, PA

At TE Connectivity, you’ll help bring our purpose to life by creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. Your role as an Intern in the Automotive Business Unit, will help us make the connections that move the world forward by:

• Supporting the development and execution of strategic operations priorities

• Driving projects that contribute to long term operations enablement of revenue growth

• Developing plans to bring best-in-class operating practices into AUTO

Responsibilities

At TE Connectivity, you’ll be part of a global collaborative culture where your innovative approach and actions have the potential to transform the world of tomorrow. In this role you’ll:

• Support development of connector and/or cable assembly manufacturing processes

• Tool & process evaluation and qualification using statistical analysis tools

• Perform root cause analysis and resolution

• Process documentation

• Operate advanced measurement equipment including universal testing machines, digital microscopes, cameras, and precision gages

• Support project documentation, and facilitate communication across global teams

You’re the kind of person we are looking for if you:

• Have earned a high school diploma or GED

• Are currently enrolled in, or pursuing, a BA/BS or MA/MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, from an accredited college or university—or have equivalent work experience (gap year students may also be considered).

• Preferably have prior internship experience or have completed a major project

• Familiar with commercial mechanical CAD package

• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills

• Like to creatively solve problems using data and analytics

• Are intellectually curious and a self-starter

• Are authorized to work in the U.S.

• Due to ITAR restrictions at many of our locations, candidates with US Citizenship are preferred

I&D

TE Connectivity and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $20.91 – 45.04/hour (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.

What TE Connectivity Internship Program offers

TE has a robust internship program that provides our interns with an abundance of resources to feel included as part of our Team. Every summer we coordinate various educational and networking events for our interns. The TE University Relations team will be hosting virtual meetups, information sessions, tours, skill building presentations, and topping it off with National Intern Day celebration activities.

A unique employee resource group we have is the Young Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG). This group is committed to creating a highly engaged and empowered cross-functional network of young professionals by placing high value in Professional Development, Networking Opportunities and Community Involvement to drive the success of our interns.

In addition to the ERG, we also provide our interns with complete access to our internal library of self-lead courses. These courses include academies like leadership to help the interns develop their development in becoming future leaders at our organization. To help with their professional growth, we provide access to Mentors via our NAVIGATE platform. Mentors serve as a guide to navigate the organization and provide additional support in their career endeavors at the company. Our program provides a holistic experience for interns that targets professional development and personal growth.

Our internship program typically runs May thru August and gives students the opportunity to work on projects that contribute to the success of their team and build on their classroom experience. Throughout the 10–12-week program, interns will be provided with:

• Onboarding & Orientation

• Professional Development Workshops

• Networking Opportunities

• Operations Experience

• Executive Exposure

Timeline

TE Connectivity recruits on campus between September and March for New Grad (FT), Rotational, Internship and Co-op positions beginning in May. Once you have applied to a position, your resume and application will be reviewed. If you are selected to move to the next step in the application process, you will be contacted by a recruiter. Once you accept an offer, the onboarding process will begin in January for interns who have committed to offers in the fall semester and upon acceptance for interns who have committed to offers in the spring semester.

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:

2901 FULLING MILL ROAD

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania 17057-3170

United States

Posting City: MIDDLETOWN

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: None

Requisition ID: 154884

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Administrative Support

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.