R&D PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER II
Posting Start Date: 2/17/26
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 Description:
Job Overview
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader, providing innovative solutions for a connected world. As a Product Development Engineer in our Energy Business Unit, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the design and optimization of low, medium, and high voltage cable accessories. This position offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment, providing the ideal platform to kick-start your engineering career with a global leader in industrial technology. Join TE Connectivity and be a part of shaping the future of innovative cable accessories. Apply now to contribute to the success of our Energy Business Unit.
This position is located onsite at our Fuquay-Varina, NC facility.
Daily Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive expertise in cable accessories, specializing in low (0-8kV), medium (15-46kV), and high voltage (69kV+) products.
Extend a complete understanding of the products from highly technical to hands-on experience.
Utilize advanced engineering tools for intricate design and optimization of product designs, including simulation software
Participate in cross-functional global teams, collaborating seamlessly with professionals in sales, manufacturing, and quality assurance to meet customer needs and uphold industry standards.
Work closely with the testing team, playing a pivotal role in designing and executing product validation tests according to rigorous industry standards.
Possess strong analytical skills for problem-solving and optimization in product development.
Gain and develop an in-depth understanding of cable accessory materials, manufacturing processes, and applications.
Familiarity with industry standards such as UL, ANSI, IEEE, IEC, and their application in product development.
Actively participate in brainstorming sessions, contributing to the generation of inventive solutions to engineering challenges
Assist in the creation of technical documentation, encompassing detailed drawings, schematics, and comprehensive product specifications.
Execute Research & Development projects with precision, overseeing planning, timeline forecasting, budget management, and logistics coordination using the efficient "Stage Gate" process.
Attend targeted professional development workshops to enhance skills in project management, communication, and leadership.
Engage proactively in networking opportunities, fostering relationships with colleagues and industry professionals for knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
What your background should look like
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years' experience in the power industry, or master's degree in electrical engineering
Focus on low/medium voltage products or shielded cables a plus
Self-motivated with little guidance.
Strong technical writing ability and effective communication skills.
Ability to interface effectively both internally and with customers.
Support manufacturing throughout the production cycle, including creating testing plans and problem-solving on the manufacturing floor.
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
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 andX (formerly Twitter). (
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $89,600 - $134,400 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
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Job Locations:
8000 PURFOY ROAD
FUQUAY - VARINA, North Carolina 27526
United States
Posting City: FUQUAY - VARINA
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 146853
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology
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TE Connectivity is an industry leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, fueled by innovation and collaboration. Our emphasis on forward thinking has attracted the brightest industry minds, allowing them to thrive and create breakthrough solutions that deliver a competitive advantage to our customers.
TE Connectivity is a global, $12.1 billion company that designs and manufactures over 500,000 products that connect and protect the flow of power and data inside the products that touch every aspect of our lives. Our nearly 90,000 employees partner with customers in virtually every industry—from consumer electronics, energy and healthcare, to automotive, aerospace and communication networks—enabling smarter, faster, better technologies to connect products to possibilities.