At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

Why you should join:

TE Connectivity is looking for an experienced process engineer for its Transportation Sensors Engineering Organization as Process Engineer Core Team Member (CTM) part of Timisoara Sensors Development Team. This position reports to the Engineering Manager of Sensors R&D Team.   This person is responsible for the technical Coordination and Launch of all project related manufacturing processes according the Quality, Cost, and Timing targets (requested by customer and approved by PAC). The Process Engineer CTM will lead the development of the manufacturing process required to expend our portfolio of sensor product serving Automotive and Industrial & Commercial Transportation (ICT) markets. This will require to select the appropriate process technologies, to define process flow and release the corresponding specification for manufacturing process and equipment suppliers. The Process Engineer CTM will work closely with the product development engineers from Speyer and Bangalore Team but also from other Engineering teams to ensure design for manufacturability or developed products. He/She will interact with Global Process Engineering Center of Excellence to select the appropriate manufacturing process technologies. He/She will be part of the project development team as primary contact to develop the manufacturing process for assigned projects. He/She will drive supplier selection and he will work with manufacturing engineering teams from the targeted production site to successfully launch project in production. The Process Engineer CTM will have to engage with Global and Regional Engineering Teams in various Centers of Expertise all around the world, and specifically with Global Process Engineer Center of Excellence.  The role will require extensive interactions with product development engineers, manufacturing engineers, process engineers, customers, finance controller and supply partners. The Process Engineer CTM will have to use DFSS methodologies, a structured and systematic approach, and Lean Product Development principles to ensure proper qualification of selected manufacturing process technologies, and overall manufacturing production line. The ideal candidate would be a highly experienced process engineer with exceptional knowledge of sensors and process technologies used in sensor product, with vast experience developing and successfully launching products into the automotive and/or transportation industries.

Your main tasks:

• Process Engineer CTM is a key member of the cross functional project team of the TE LEANPD, a phase gate project development framework.
• Defines cutting-edge standard process flow to manufacture new products leveraging on product and process platform, design-to-manufacturing capabilities, roadmaps, and footprint strategy
• Defines process data inputs (cycle time, number of operators, scrap-%, capex) for the TE-internal manufacturing processes to enable Finance or Engineering to calculate Product Cost, P&L and Capital spending (Capex)
• Is accountable for ballpark and final quotation of external equipment. Supports Procurement during negotiation process to reach project financial targets.
• Selects best-in-class manufacturing process and drives their qualification using Design For Six Sigma structured methodology leveraging on tools such as process DOE, statistical analysis, process capability, PFMEA, ...
• Supports Project Manager to monitor and to report "Actuals versus Target" for Capex and Performance Data (compared to approved Capex)
• Ensures application of design rules, Bill of Process and lessons learned in new concepts (Concurrent Engineering)
• Creates and maintain tooling record in Tooling Lifecycle Management system including scheduling and release of Internal Order (IO) numbers upon CER approval
• Drives the B- and C-sample build, the debugging of tools and/or equipment until final release 
• Ensures timely execution of Manufacturing Readiness Level deliverables (MRL-Ownership)
• Coordinates DFM/ DFA and Technical Manufacturing Process Reviews in alignment with supporting functions G1-G6 (Manufacturing Engineering, Shared Process Engineering, Automation, Process Experts...)
• Coordinate the transfer of tools and/or equipment to the final production location until Operations Sign-Off for G5

Your ideal profile:

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in technical discipline (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Material Science, Physics)
• 5 years of process engineering or manufacturing engineering of electronic or electromechanical products including full lifecycle developments; all aspects from manufacturing process selection and qualification, manufacturing process flow definition, supplier selection to start of production
• Experience with manufacturing line supplier management (including negotiation) and collaborating with engineering teams in charge of product design
• Comprehensive technical understanding and proven experience in at least one important manufacturing process technology for Sensors such joining technology, overmolding, welding....)
• Exceptional engagement, flexibility and resilience in project execution
• Outstanding ability to teamwork focused on commitment, with a goal-oriented way of working and data driven decision approach.
• Proficient in using MS applications (Word, Excel, MS Project) and Statistical tools such as Minitab
• Exceptional fluency in English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders, cross functional teams (engineering, product management, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, finance, sales) and subject matter experts.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions when presented with a series of challenges, conflicts and constraints
• Willingness to travel as required, ~25%

WE VALUE

• Master's Degree or PhD in technical discipline (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Material Science, Physics)
• DFSS, or Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
• Standards Knowledge - IATF 16949, EN 9100, ISO 9001, AEC-Q100
• Fluent in German
• Experience in position, speed sensor development
• Functional Safety (FuSa) Knowledge and Expertise

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to your changing life situation - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

• Attractive compensation and benefits package
• Private medical care for the employee (medical insurance)
• Gift vouchers for Easter and Christmas
• Transport allowance
• Employee events
• Opportunity to improve qualifications and trainings
• Friendly onboarding and initial training
• Referral bonus for recommending a new employee
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups focused on shared experiences or interests 

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