Staff R&D Product 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 product development for electrical connectors, including mechanical design, thermal simulations, and product qualification. Proficient in 3D CAD software and familiar with manufacturing processes, ensuring high-quality and manufacturable designs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering Degree5+ Years Engineering ExperienceConnector Product Development3D CAD Proficiency (Creo)FEA Tools Experience (ANSYS Workbench)

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignThermal SimulationTolerance AnalysisDFMEAProduct QualificationElectrical Connector DesignGD&T ExpertiseTolerance Stack-Up AnalysisStatistical Tolerance MethodologiesElectrical Connector Testing Methods

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaboration Across TeamsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

3D CAD SoftwareCreoSpaceClaimSolidWorksMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Electrical ConnectorsHigh-Speed Signal TransmissionManufacturing ProcessesLean Product DevelopmentVoice of Customer

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
Gather and translate Voice of Customer requirements into product concepts and specifications
Develop product concepts, conduct feasibility studies, and create technical proposals
Perform mechanical and thermal simulations to evaluate and optimize product designs
Create detailed 2D and 3D product designs, 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
Resolve design- and process-related 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
Provide technical support through testing, troubleshooting, analysis, and verification
Collaborate with customers, sales, product management, systems architects, field application engineers, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and suppliers
Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, product specifications, design records, drawings, and change notices
Balance innovation, manufacturability, quality, cost, schedule, performance, and customer requirements throughout the product lifecycle

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
Hands-on experience with connector product development, including material selection, tolerance analysis, DFMEA, product qualification, and validation
Experience in electrical connector design and development, electrical or electromechanical components, mechanical structure design, manufacturing tooling development, or manufacturing process development
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
Working knowledge of SpaceClaim, SolidWorks, or similar concept-development tools
Expertise in GD&T
Experience with 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
Understanding of machining, molding, stamping, plating, and assembly manufacturing processes, 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
Ability to work effectively in a global environment across multiple time zones and cultures
Willingness to travel 10% to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

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