Staff R&D Product Engineer – Liquid Cooling, Cage Systems

TE Connectivity

. Lead the design and development of high-speed interconnect cage systems and liquid cooling 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 mechanical product design and development, particularly in high-speed interconnect systems and liquid cooling solutions. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams through the entire product lifecycle, from concept to manufacturing and qualification.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering Degree14 Years Product Development Experience3D CAD Design ProficiencyHigh-Speed Interconnect KnowledgeLiquid Cooling Solutions Expertise

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Hard Skills

Product Architecture DevelopmentTolerance AnalysisGD&TDFMEAProduct ValidationReliability EngineeringDesign for Manufacturing (DFM)New Product Introduction (NPI)Engineering AnalysisStatistical Design Methodologies

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsRoot Cause InvestigationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

CreoSolidWorks3D CAD ToolsLEANPD ProcessesEngineering Documentation

Industry Keywords

High-Speed InterconnectsConnector SystemsThermal ManagementLiquid Cooling TechnologiesOSFPOSFP-XDQSFP-DDQSFP112Manufacturing LaunchLifecycle Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and development of high-speed interconnect cage systems and liquid cooling products from concept through production release
Translate customer, system, thermal, reliability, and manufacturing requirements into product architectures and design solutions
Develop products for AI servers, networking equipment, high-performance computing, and hyperscale data center applications
Create and optimize 3D designs, engineering drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials using CAD tools
Lead HSIO cage platform development, including OSFP, OSFP-XD, QSFP-DD, QSFP112, and future-generation interconnect solutions
Design and optimize EMI shielding structures, module latching mechanisms, alignment features, retention systems, and thermal attachment solutions
Develop liquid cooling solutions including cold plates, manifolds, fluid distribution systems, blind mate fluid connectors, and quick disconnect couplings
Perform mechanical design analysis including GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, design optimization, and manufacturability assessments
Collaborate with thermal simulation, quality, manufacturing, tooling, supplier engineering, and product management teams
Lead DFM, DFA, APQP, NPI, and industrialization activities
Drive product validation, qualification testing, reliability analysis, and root cause investigations
Develop and execute DVP&R plans, DFMEA reviews, and product qualification strategies
Support customer design reviews and resolve technical issues
Manage engineering changes, product improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives
Participate in LEANPD stage-gate processes
Provide technical leadership across global engineering teams and serve as a customer-facing technical resource

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Minimum of 14 years of experience in product development involving high-speed interconnects, connector systems, cage products, thermal management, or liquid cooling solutions
Proven track record of leading products from concept development through qualification, manufacturing launch, and lifecycle management
Experience working directly with customers and cross-functional global engineering teams
Background in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), New Product Introduction (NPI), process validation, and product qualification
Experience supporting customer-facing engineering activities and complex technical problem-solving
Strong knowledge of mechanical product design and development, including product architecture development, tolerance analysis, GD&T, DFMEA, product validation and qualification, and reliability engineering
Proficiency with 3D CAD design tools such as Creo or SolidWorks
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, engineering analysis, and statistical design methodologies
Experience designing and developing products using metal stamping, sheet metal fabrication, machining, welding, brazing, molding, plating, and automated assembly
Knowledge of HSIO technologies and industry standards including OSFP, OSFP-XD, QSFP-DD, and QSFP112
Knowledge of liquid cooling technologies including cold plates, direct-to-chip cooling, manifolds, fluid distribution systems, quick disconnect couplings (QDC), and rack-level cooling solutions
Experience developing and maintaining engineering documentation, specifications, and product requirements
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and multiple time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks

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