SR PRODUCT ENGINEER

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

TE Connectivity’s Product Engineering Teams optimize existing products from information or input provided by marketing, customers, Operation Teams, Development Engineers or other employees. They maintain existing products, processes, and specifications including modifications for new applications consistent with manufacturing techniques and economies. They also initiate and implement programs to continuously improve quality and cost while meeting customer requirements and may support and implement product extensions to existing platform products to meet specific customer requirements. They are the key experts in the products they are responsible for at TE.

What your background should look like:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in technical field (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred)
2. Knowledge in Basic Quality techniques
3. Knowledge of statistical analysis tools
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills
5. Strong design/development skills
6. Ability to challenge technical solutions and processes
7. Ability to work with multicultural engineering teams
8. Adaptability to changing priorities, strategies and business conditions
9. Experienced in Microsoft Office applications
10. Familiarity with 3D & 2D CAD design (preferred)
11. Experience in working with formal Engineering documentation procedures
12. Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously
13. Ability to communicate effectively and accurately across multi-cultural groups
14. Self-Motivated, Adaptive, Passionate about results and a Good Team Player
15. Demonstrated history of working in a fast-paced/changing environment with ability to work to tight deadlines
16. Total Experience in Engineering 7+ years

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work with multi-functional project teams consisting of Sales, Product Management, Project Management, Operations, Quality, Global Product Approvals and Outside Vendors
2. Work on designs in development of product line extensions using pertinent information to ensure accuracy and precision in production of the product
3. Lead Design to Value (DTV) projects for existing product lines to reduce cost and increase product competitiveness for local market
4. Evaluate manufacturing deviations and make decisions on deviation acceptance
5. Manage tool transfer approvals
6. Create & edit designs and specifications to facilitate manufacturing and new product extensions
7. Coordinate with labs to ensure product testing and design validation testing
8. Evaluate and implement material change including polymers and metals
9. Prepare for First Article Approvals, Process Capability Studies, 8D reports and 5 WHY analyses
10. Work with Product Lifecycle Management and Engineering documentation management systems
11. Address product enquiries and product complaints arising for responsible products
12. Enter Purchase Requisitions for Samples and Safety Agency approvals

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork