Senior R&D Product Engineer – Cable Assemblies

TE Connectivity

. Lead the development of high-speed cable assembly products from concept through production release .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $116,900 - $146,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-speed cable assembly design and development, with a strong focus on product qualification, engineering change management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in utilizing 3D CAD design tools and applying engineering analysis techniques to deliver effective solutions.

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High-Speed Cable Assembly Design3D CAD Design Tools (Creo, SolidWorks)Design For Manufacturing (DFM)Product QualificationGeometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Product DesignEngineering Change ManagementDFMEAMaterial SelectionTolerance AnalysisPrototypingValidation TestingTechnical DocumentationData-Driven Decision MakingQuality and Reliability Tools (FMEA, Six Sigma)

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsWritten and Verbal CommunicationProject ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)LEANPD Stage-Gate Development Process

Industry Keywords

Cable Assembly MaterialsManufacturing ProcessesHigh-Speed ConnectivityData Communication ApplicationsCustomer Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development of high-speed cable assembly products from concept through production release
Gather and translate customer requirements (Voice of Customer) into product concepts and specifications
Develop technical proposals and engineering solutions for customers
Create detailed 2D/3D cable assembly designs, cable routing drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Build and evaluate prototypes, perform validation testing, and drive continuous design improvements
Complete product qualification activities and finalize product documentation
Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure successful product launches
Troubleshoot product issues and manage Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and Product Change Notifications (PCNs)
Support customer installations and resolve field-related technical issues
Develop a strong understanding of customer applications and market needs to deliver effective solutions
Participate in LEANPD stage-gate development processes, ensuring projects meet cost, quality, and timeline objectives
Conduct engineering analysis, DFMEA activities, testing, verification, and root cause investigations
Collaborate with global manufacturing, procurement, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve technical, quality, and cost targets
Create and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, design history files, and change notices
Collaborate across regions and functions to support a global customer base
Provide product design, customer engagement, technical problem-solving, and manufacturing support throughout the product lifecycle
Travel 10% to 25%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in high-speed cable assembly design and development or related cable assembly engineering
Experience developing products from concept through qualification, production launch, and lifecycle management
Experience working with customers and cross-functional teams in a global engineering environment
Background in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), product qualification, and engineering change management
Strong knowledge of mechanical product design and development, including material selection, tolerance analysis, DFMEA, and product qualification
Proficiency with 3D CAD design tools such as Creo or SolidWorks
Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience creating and maintaining product specifications and engineering documentation
Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, molding, stamping, plating, and assembly
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to work effectively across global teams and time zones
Knowledge of cable assembly materials, industry standards, and product applications
Experience with quality and reliability tools such as FMEA, Six Sigma, DOE, and 8D Problem Solving
Strong presentation and customer-facing communication skills
Ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
Excellent project management, organization, and prioritization skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Experience with high-speed connectivity, cable assemblies, and data communication applications is highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
401(k)
disability insurance
life insurance
employee stock purchase plan
paid time off
voluntary benefits