Staff R&D Product Development Engineer – Mechanical Engineer

TE Connectivity

. Lead product development activities for socket, high-speed connector, and cable assembly solutions from market definition through production release .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $145,300 - $217,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical connector design and development, including proficiency in 3D CAD software and mechanical simulations. Capable of leading product development from concept through production while ensuring compliance with quality and performance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Connector Design3D CAD Software ProficiencyDFMEA ExpertiseTolerance AnalysisProduct Qualification

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringConnector Product DevelopmentTolerance Stack-Up AnalysisFEA Tools ProficiencyThermal ManagementMaterial SelectionManufacturing Process DevelopmentElectrical Connector Testing MethodsGD&T ExpertiseStatistical Tolerance Methodologies

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingEffective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCross-Functional Leadership

Tools & Technologies

CreoSpaceClaimSolidWorksMicrosoft Office SuiteANSYS Workbench

Industry Keywords

High-Speed ConnectorsCable Assembly SolutionsLeanPD Development ProcessVoice of CustomerProduct Specifications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead product development activities for socket, high-speed connector, and cable assembly solutions from market definition through production release
Collaborate with customers, sales, product management, systems architects, and field application engineers to translate Voice of Customer requirements into product concepts and specifications
Develop product concepts, conduct feasibility studies, and create technical proposals for customers
Perform mechanical and thermal simulations to evaluate and optimize product designs
Create detailed product designs, including 2D and 3D models, tolerance analyses, and DFMEA
Build and validate prototypes, complete product qualification activities, and finalize product specifications
Support new product introduction, production ramp-up, and ongoing manufacturing operations by resolving design and process issues
Manage engineering and product change processes, including ECNs and PCNs
Maintain understanding of customer applications, market trends, and system-level requirements
Support project teams through the LEANPD development process, meeting quality, cost, schedule, and performance objectives
Provide technical support through testing, troubleshooting, analysis, and verification activities
Collaborate with global manufacturing, procurement, quality, and supplier teams to achieve technical, quality, and cost targets
Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, product specifications, design records, drawings, and change notices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience
Relevant experience in electrical connector design and development, electrical or electromechanical components, mechanical structure design, manufacturing tooling development, or manufacturing process development
Hands-on experience with connector product development, including material selection, tolerance analysis, DFMEA, product qualification, and validation
Experience with socket or cable assembly design is considered relevant
Strong knowledge of electrical connector design, contact physics, plating systems, pore blockers, contact lubricants, copper alloys, and high-temperature plastics
Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably Creo, including solid modeling, sheet metal design, and 2D drawing creation
Working knowledge of SpaceClaim, SolidWorks, or similar concept-development tools
Expertise in GD&T
Strong capability in tolerance stack-up analysis, limit and fit analysis, and statistical tolerance methodologies
Experience using FEA tools such as ANSYS Workbench for structural and thermal simulations
Ability to develop and document product specifications and engineering requirements
Deep understanding of machining, molding, stamping, plating, and assembly, with a focus on DFM
Knowledge of electrical connector testing methods and qualification processes
Familiarity with communication theory, signal integrity, and impedance matching
Thermal management experience related to high-speed signal transmission applications
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Effective communication and presentation skills
Ability to lead technical discussions and influence cross-functional project teams
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work effectively in a global environment across multiple time zones and cultures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Voluntary benefits