Job Overview

The Data and Devices Business Unit is looking for a Staff R&D Product Development Engineer (PDE) to design and develop high speed connector and cable assembly solutions which are used inside of switches, servers and storage for data communication. In this role you will be responsible for the design and documentation of new products, from market definition through production and release. You will conceive original ideas for new products/solutions and develop them into practical and economical models. You will determine specifications, perform engineering analysis, make preliminary sketches and designs, and coordinate support operations (such as fabrication engineering samples and testing). Interaction with customers, vendors, marketing and sales personnel, and other engineering areas during the pre-production stages of new products is also an important part of this role.

Job Requirements

• •    Responsible for product development of high-speed connector, and cable assembly solutions from market definition through production and release:
  o    Work closely with the customer and TE sales/SA/FAE/PM in getting the right and clear VOC (voice of customer) and convert to a TE design conceptualization and preliminary product specification. 
  o    Conceive concepts and perform feasibility studies.
  o    Run mechanical simulations.
  o    Make the engineering evaluation/proposal to the customer. 
  o    Create the detailed design including 2D/3D drawings and perform DFMEA/tolerance analysis.
  o    Build prototype samples and perform validation. 
  o    Complete product qualification and finalize product specification.
  o    Provide technical support to the Operations team including Quality and Production for efficiency improvement and safe launch.
  o    Resolve product related issues to closure and manage the ECN/PCN (Engineering Change Notification/ Product Change Notification).
  •    Build a deep understanding of the market and customer needs by fostering a connection between the business engineering teams and the customer engineering teams.
  •    Maintain a system level understanding of the customer application and the product design/concept necessary for providing a solution to the customers’ expectation. 
  •    Follow the LEANPD Project Process to support the project team from the product development engineering (PDE) perspective to complete the new product development project on time, quality and budget. Drive the development and release of product, scale-up through stage-gate reviews, ensuring milestone commitments are maintained.
  •    Provide technical support to customer, sales, PM and plant teams. Conduct necessary DFMEA, tests, engineering analysis, trouble shooting and verification. 
  •    Work with global manufacturing resources, procurement, and outside suppliers to meet all TE technical, quality, and cost objectives.
  •    Execute technical documentation to fully detail design drawings and requirements, engineering and product change notices, and design history files.

What your background should look like

•    Master’s degree in engineering or related field.
•    Familiarity of switch and or server equipment.
•    Working knowledge in raw material, industry standards, and product application.
•    Proficient use of quality tools (FMEA, 6 sigma, DOE, 8D, etc.).
•    In depth knowledge of contact physics including plating systems for electrical contacts, pore blocker and contact lubricants, copper alloys used in connectors, high temp plastics.                                        
•    General knowledge of communication theory including impedance matching and signal integrity.
•    In depth knowledge of test methods for electrical connectors.
•    Thermal management experience in high-speed signal transmission.
•    Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to manage and execute multiple tasks/deadlines/projects simultaneously with limited direction.
•    Ability to prepare and present customer facing solutions to accurately communicate and convince customer of design concepts and engineering proofs.
•    Proficient in leading technical discussions in project teams.

Competencies