Staff R&D Product Engineer – High-Speed Connectors

TE Connectivity

. Lead new connector development projects from concept through prototyping, validation, qualification, and production release .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $145,300 - $217,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in connector design and development, with a strong focus on Signal Integrity principles and high-speed data communication applications. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle, ensuring successful prototype builds and production releases.

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Connector DesignSignal Integrity PrinciplesNew Product DevelopmentMechanical DesignCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Connector ArchitectureTolerance AnalysisDesign for Manufacturability (DFM)GD&TImpedanceInsertion LossReturn LossCrosstalkMaterial SelectionHigh-Speed Data Communication

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentorshipProblem-SolvingCommunicationProject Management

Tools & Technologies

CreoSolidWorksANSYSSimulation Data AnalysisPrototype Testing

Industry Keywords

Electromechanical Product DevelopmentData CenterNetworkingAI InfrastructureManufacturing Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead new connector development projects from concept through prototyping, validation, qualification, and production release
Translate customer and system requirements into product specifications, connector architectures, and engineering solutions
Design and optimize connector systems, including contacts, housings, grounding structures, materials, and tolerance requirements
Evaluate electrical, mechanical, reliability, manufacturability, scalability, and cost tradeoffs
Conduct design reviews, DFMEA activities, design verification, qualification testing, and technical problem-solving
Identify technical risks and implement corrective actions and design improvements
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering team members
Apply Signal Integrity principles to optimize high-speed connector performance
Partner with Signal Integrity engineers to review simulation data, measurement results, and electrical performance requirements
Develop and execute design verification and qualification plans
Lead prototype builds, testing, failure analysis, root-cause investigations, and design optimization
Collaborate with manufacturing and tooling teams on designs suitable for high-volume production
Support product industrialization, qualification, and production ramp-up
Work with customers and internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and future interconnect needs
Collaborate with Signal Integrity, Manufacturing, Tooling, Quality, Product Management, Operations, and Supplier Engineering teams
Support customer design reviews, prototype evaluations, qualification efforts, and issue resolution
Communicate technical decisions, project status, risks, and development progress to stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline
Minimum 7 years of engineering experience, preferably in connector, interconnect, or electromechanical product development
Proven experience leading new product development projects from concept through production release
Strong background in connector design for high-speed data communication, data center, server, storage, networking, or AI infrastructure applications
Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle
Connector architecture and mechanical design
GD&T, tolerance analysis, material selection, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Knowledge of stamping, molding, plating, assembly, and automation
Signal Integrity fundamentals, including impedance, insertion loss, return loss, crosstalk, Dk/Df, grounding, and shielding
Familiarity with PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, and related standards
Experience with Creo, SolidWorks, ANSYS, or equivalent
Ability to manage multiple complex technical projects independently
Ability to mentor and guide other engineers
Ability to travel approximately 10% to 25% as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

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