PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DESIGN 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. ​Job OverviewIn this role, you will work on cutting-edge connectivity solutions for the automotive industry in an environment shaped by emerging technologies, dynamic projects, and continuous development. We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, challenge existing boundaries, and transform technical ideas into innovative products. We value motivation, a willingness to learn, and a passion for technology just as much as existing technical expertise. Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and industry standards to identify innovation opportunities.Translate customer requirements and technology roadmaps into product and platform strategiesJob RequirementsCollaborate with development engineering, customers, business development, product management, sales, manufacturing engineering, test laboratories, and prototype resources to:• Lead the design and development of connectors, cable assemblies, components, and platform or custom solutions for next-generation automotive connectivity solutions• Partner with global Data Connectivity teams and support marketing, sales, and customers in technical discussions, meetings, and site visits• Define and evaluate new product concepts, materials, and design approaches that deliver technical and/or cost advantages• Create complex mechanical designs using parametric and non-parametric CAD tools• Perform and interpret mechanical simulations to optimize product performance, reliability, and durability• Build and validate prototypes using rapid prototyping methods and apply test results to iterative design improvements• Support launch teams through production release and troubleshoot design issues during startup• Contribute to technology roadmaps and identify future product and process innovations• Travel domestically and internationally as required What your background should look like• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline; master’s degree preferred• 7-10 years of relevant mechanical design and product development experience, preferably in an automotive or industrial environment• Advanced CAD capability and experience creating complex mechanical designs; experience with PTC Creo and Ansys SpaceClaim is a plus• Experience with mechanical simulation tools, including structural, thermal, or multi-physics analysis in Ansys Mechanical, is a plus• Hands-on experience with connector crimp tooling, cable assembly equipment, rapid prototyping, and prototype development• Customer-focused communicator with strong technical presentation and stakeholder management skills• Structured, independent, and creative working style with the ability to collaborate effectively across international teamsABOUT TE CONNECTIVITYTE 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 and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat,Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).COMPENSATION• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $140,000 – $150,000 (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) + BenefitsBENEFITS• 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/VetsIMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUDTE 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.