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Job Overview

We are looking for a Staff R&D/Product Development Engineer (m/f/d) - Terminal Development Platform Lead to build and technically lead our Terminal Development capability within ICT Platform Engineering.

The role will drive the development of next-generation terminal and contact technologies and establish reusable engineering solutions across SCS, RCS and Data Connectivity. The position combines hands-on terminal engineering with technical leadership, technology development and capability building.

Job Requirements

• Build, develop and lead the future Terminal Development Platform Team within Platform Engineering
• Take people management responsibility for the Terminal team, including team development, goal setting, performance management and competency development
• Lead the development of electrical terminals, contacts and related technologies from concept through validation and industrialization
• Support development of round terminals, stamped & formed contacts, press-fit and header technologies
• Establish reusable terminal architectures, engineering methods, design rules and technology standards
• Drive simulation, feasibility studies, design reviews, validation and root cause investigations
• Build terminal engineering competency within ICT through knowledge transfer, mentoring and technical guidance
• Establish strong collaboration with global TE experts in Product Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing, Simulation and Validation

What your background should look like

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in product development, preferably in connectors, terminals, electrical contacts or electromechanical systems
• Strong knowledge in several of the following areas:
• Terminal/contact design and contact physics
• Copper alloys and material selection
• Plating and surface technologies
• Stamping and forming
• Press-fit or termination technologies
• FEM/simulation
• Validation and reliability
• Experience developing products from concept through validation and industrialization
• Strong technical leadership and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in global, cross-functional engineering teams
• Fluent English and German
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep experience in electrical terminal/contact development
• Knowledge of stamped and formed terminal systems, progressive tooling or terminal manufacturing
• Experience with electrical/thermal contact performance, vibration and fretting
• Experience establishing engineering standards, design rules or reusable technology platforms

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 changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

•    Competitive Salary Package
•    Performance-Based Bonus Plans
•    Health and Wellness Incentives
•    Employee Stock Purchase Program
•    Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
•    Employee Resource Group

 

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