Sr. R&D Laser Processing Product Development Engineer

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Job Title: Sr. R&D Laser Processing Product Development Engineer

Posting Start Date: 10/14/26

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's Medical business unit, part of the Industrial Solutions segment, offers medical device OEMs a complete product offering, and capable portfolio for minimally invasive, imaging, surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic devices. With more than 350 design engineers and a global presence in all key medical device hubs, we are a premier partner to the world's leading medical technology companies for their next-generation medical devices. We are experts in all aspects of device design and manufacture, from access & delivery solutions for interventional medicine, to sensors & connectors for surgical applications. Our innovative solutions enable groundbreaking medical therapies such as treating heart disease without opening the body, placing microscopic devices into brain arteries and powering robotic surgery.

Position Summary

This position will focus on the development, optimization, and characterization of laser-based manufacturing processes, including laser welding, laser cutting, laser ablation, and related precision laser processing of small-scale metallic and polymeric components.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of product design, materials, process development, and manufacturing. The engineer will work closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality, operations, and equipment partners to develop robust laser processes and translate product requirements into repeatable manufacturing solutions.

• Design and develop new medical products to meet customer requirements within scope (e.g., performance and quality), schedule (e.g., on time delivery), and budget (e.g., price) constraints.
• Develops design solutions to complex technical problems where analysis of data requires an in-depth evaluation of many factors. Solutions will require use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Will support multiple NPI Projects and perform work without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Provides leadership, periodic consulting, and training for less experienced team members.
• Lead initial technical reviews and cost estimation analysis of new products to support quote generation.
• Translate customer's product requirements into achievable product specifications and design features utilizing Design for Manufacturing Principles.
• Lead FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) and risk analysis reviews on NPI (New Product Introduction) products.
• Lead a series of cross-functional design reviews throughout the NPI process.
• Document product development progress conforming to operating procedures of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) phase-gate system.
• Direct proof-of-concept and design verification testing and write final test reports for communication with internal and external customers.
• Ensure new designs meet relevant environmental and regulatory Design History File (DHF) requirements.
• Establish themselves as a subject matter expert in various device designs and processes.
• Represent TE's technical capabilities to external customers.
• Resolve quality problems associated with design and act as a technical resource to other cross-functional engineers as needed.
• Implement design improvements on legacy products for cost savings.
• Work with cross-functional core teams, including Product Management, Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastic Molding, Tool and Model Shop, Quality Engineering, Purchasing, and Sales Engineering, to launch medical products.
• Properly document and internally communicate all technical discoveries, inventions, and intellectual property. Maintain confidential and proprietary information and communications as property of TE.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices, new technologies, and equipment relative to TE products and processes.

What your background should look like

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Biomedical preferred); M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering a plus.
• 5 or more years of related electro-mechanical product design and development engineering experience with a B.S. degree
• Medical product development experience and knowledge of FDA regulations and ISO13485 preferred.
• Six Sigma certification a plus
• Can-do attitude, resourceful, action oriented, and drive for results.
• Highly personable, team player
• Demonstrated technical contribution through creative product design solutions that have been successfully launched into the market.
• Demonstrated inventiveness through invention disclosures, patents, active participation in professional organizations, technical conference presentations, etc..
• Advanced knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes (e.g., laser cutting, laser welding, laser ablation, grinding, machining, EDM, annealing, anodizing, automated assembly), and advanced statistical techniques.
• Proficient in technical tools such as 3D CAD (Solidworks, Creo preferred), CAE (ANSYS preferred), DoE, FMEA, and QFD
• Effective problem skills (Fishbone, 5 Whys Analysis, A3 etc.)
• Ability to effectively manage and motivate others to meet deadlines.
• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise and experience working with overseas suppliers. Willing to travel globally.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.

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).

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $116,900 - 146,100 (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

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD

TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

Job Locations:

5015 CHESHIRE PARKWAY NORTH

PLYMOUTH, Minnesota 55446

United States

Posting City: Plymouth

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 159504

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology

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