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SR R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER at TE Connectivity · Bengaluru
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Job Description
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Job Overview
The Sr. R&D Product development Engineer will be responsible to develop new products and sustenance of existing product lines including Terminal and Connectors & Accessories of ICT business unit at TE Connectivity. This position Leads/support small and medium sized NPI/ NPD , projects and/ or Supports Advance development projects to improve technology readiness level
Job Requirements
- Lead product design and development using engineering tools (e.g., Creo) and domain expertise.
- Support New Product Development (NPD), cost optimization, and VAVE initiatives.
- Drive customer engagement through VOC collection, technical proposals, and design reviews.
- Develop DVP&R, DFMEA, and support PFMEA activities.
- Own design releases, BOM management, and product data management.
- Ensure successful NPI transfer to manufacturing with a focus on first-time-right design.
- Design test fixtures/jigs and support product validation activities.
- Conduct benchmarking and reverse engineering to identify product improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers to deliver technical solutions.
- Support product compliance, certifications, and environmental requirements.
- Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, site visits, and technology discussions.
- Monitor industry trends and contribute to technology roadmaps and innovation initiatives.
What your background should look like
EDUCATION & CRITICAL EXPERIENCE
- Mechanical or equivalent Engineering Degree with minimum 8 years of related product development experience.
- Master’s degree or higher or equivalent may be preferred with minimum 5 years of experience in related fields.
- Good knowledge in manufacturing process (machining, molding, stamping, plating, etc.) will be a plus.
- Good knowledge in material (metal/plastic) properties will be a plus.
- Familiarity with quality tools (FMEA, 6sigma, DOE, 8D…) will be a plus
COMPETENCE
- Foundational:
- Fluent communication skills facilitate collaboration with own team, customers, internal business leaders and technology leaders to create value.
- Individual must be self-motivated and require minimum supervision, have strong planning skills and be able to deal with and balance multiple competing priorities.
- Functional:
- Working knowledge of new product development in line with market needs
- Working knowledge of simulation, design for manufacturability, product life cycle, product/materials development in manufacturing and prototyping
- Working knowledge of Creo/Pro-E 3D design, GD&T essential.
- Lean DfSS or DMAIC 6-sigma black or green belt are added advantage
- Experience in SAP product data management environment and with Windchill preferred
CULTURAL FIT AND TE VALUES
- Innovation demeanor Problem solving
- Passion for technology
- Talent development
- Results driven
- Clear and concise communication
INTERACTIONS
- Internal: Simulation, Testing and teardown lab, Project management, Product management, Manufacturing, Quality, Continuous improvement, Finance, Purchase, logistics, legal, etc.
External: Customers, Vendors, Conferences, Universities, etc depending upon the business needs
Competencies
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)