Staff R&D Product Engineer – Cable Assemblies

TE Connectivity

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

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $145,300 - $217,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-speed cable assembly design and development, with a strong focus on product lifecycle management, customer engagement, and technical problem-solving. Proficient in utilizing 3D CAD design tools and applying engineering principles to ensure successful product launches and compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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 Proposal DevelopmentProduct Specifications CreationTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProject ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)LEANPD Stage-Gate Development ProcessFMEASix SigmaDOE8D Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

Cable Assembly MaterialsManufacturing ProcessesProduct ApplicationsGlobal Engineering EnvironmentCustomer Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of high-speed cable assembly products from concept through production release
Gather and translate customer requirements 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
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 for successful product launches
Troubleshoot product issues and manage Engineering Change Notifications and Product Change Notifications
Support customer installations and resolve field-related technical issues
Develop understanding of customer applications and market needs
Participate in LEANPD stage-gate development processes to meet cost, quality, and timeline objectives
Conduct engineering analysis, DFMEA activities, testing, verification, and root cause investigations
Collaborate with global manufacturing, procurement, suppliers, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders
Create and maintain drawings, specifications, design history files, and change notices
Support a global customer base through collaboration across regions and functions
Combine product design, customer engagement, technical problem-solving, and manufacturing support throughout the product lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field
Minimum of 8 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
Knowledge of 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 machining, molding, stamping, plating, and assembly manufacturing processes
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with data-driven decision-making ability
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 highly desirable
Experience with FMEA, Six Sigma, DOE, and 8D Problem Solving preferred
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
Travel required: 10% to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Voluntary benefits
Incentive(s) as part of total compensation
Remote work arrangement
Occasional flexibility in working hours