The Data and Devices Business Unit is looking for an R&D Product Development Engineer (PDE) to design and develop high-speed cable assembly solutions. In this role you will be responsible for the design and documentation of new cable assembly products, from market definition through production and release. You will conceive original ideas for Customer/Sales/FAE 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 cable assembly solutions from market definition through production and release:
  • • Work closely with the customer and TE Product Managers/Sales/Field Application Engineers in getting the right and clear VOC (voice of customer) and convert to a TE design conceptualization and preliminary product specification.
    • Make the engineering evaluation/proposal to the customer.
    • Create the detailed design including cable assembly and cable routing 2D/3D drawings, release Cable assembly Spec and Bom
    • Build prototype samples/mock-up and perform validation, continue improvement and alternative evaluation.
    • Complete product qualification and finalize product specification/drawings.
    • Provide technical support to the Operations team including Quality and Production for efficiency improvement and safe launch.
    • Resolve product related issues to closure and manage the ECN/PCN (Engineering Change Notification/ Product Change Notification)
    • In filed technical support to customers on cable assembly installation
• 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

1. Required Skills/Experience:

   • Major in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering related, bachelor’s degree and above
   • 3+ years of relevant engineering work experience in high-speed cable assembly design, or other relevant cable assembly design and development.
   • Knowledge in relevant mechanical design and development, including but not limited to, material selection, tolerance analysis, DFMEA, product qualification, etc.
   • Proficient in 3D Design Applications (such as Creo, SolidWorks, etc.)
   • Proficient in geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T).
   • Proficient in developing and writing design objectives for product specifications
   • Basic knowledge in manufacturing process (machining, molding, stamping, plating, assembly, etc.) with experience driving Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
   • Fluent English in Reading and writing to facilitate global communication both internally and with external customers.
   • Ability to work in a global environment – able to accommodate varying time zones and capable of collaborating with individuals across geographies.
   • Proficient problem solver – able to handle moderate complexity situations and use data analytics and critical thinking to reach logical conclusions with general direction

   Nice To Have Skills/Experience:

   • Basic knowledge in raw material, industry standard, and product application
   • Basic knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, 6 sigma, DOE, 8D, etc.)
   • Solid presentation skills with an ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
   • Ability to prepare and present customers facing solutions to accurately communicate design concepts and engineering proofs.
   • Solid organizational and time management skills with an ability to manage and execute multiple tasks/deadlines/projects simultaneously under general direction.
   • Proficient using MS office software (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook, MS Teams, etc.)

Competencies