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Job Title SR R&DPRODUCT DVL ENGINEER
Posting Start Date 31226
At TE you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer sustainable and more connected world.?
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Job Overview The Opportunity Join TE Connectivitys innovative Passive Optics organization as a Senior Mechanical Engineer and help design the next generation of precision optical connector systems powering AI and hyperscale computing infrastructure. Youll solve complex mechanical engineering challenges in sub-micron precision design working with advanced materials to create products that enable the worlds most demanding optical interconnect applications.
Why This Role Matters As AI workloads demand unprecedented reliability and performance precision mechanical design of optical connectors has become mission-critical. Youll be at the forefront of solving complex mechanical challenges involving metals plastics and innovative latching mechanisms that directly enable the optical revolution while advancing TEs leadership in high-performance connectivity solutions.
Job Requirements What Youll Engineer
Precision Mechanical Design & Development • Connector System Architecture Design innovative passive optical connector assemblies with sub-micron alignment precision for fiber-to-PIC Photonic Integrated Circuit applications
• Tolerance Engineering Develop sub-micron tolerance control strategies ensuring optimal mechanical and optical performance across temperature ranges and environmental conditions
• Performance Optimization Engineer solutions for critical mechanical parameters including connector durability insertionwithdrawal forces and long-term stability
Materials & Structural Engineering • Materials Selection Evaluate and specify advanced metals and engineering plastics for precision optical connector applications with focus on dimensional stability and wear resistance
• Compliant Structures Design innovative compliant mechanisms for connector alignment engagement and stress relief while maintaining optical precision
• Mechanical Validation Design and execute comprehensive test protocols for static and dynamic loading fatigue resistance and environmental stress validation
Advanced Mechanical Concepts • Latching Mechanisms Develop innovative latching and retention systems optimized for connector reliability user experience and manufacturing efficiency
• Strain Relief Design Engineer strain relief solutions that protect fiber optics under mechanical stress while maintaining connector alignment precision
• Load Analysis Perform static and dynamic stress analysis on connector assemblies including finite element modeling of complex loading scenarios
• Precision Assembly Design connector systems for automated assembly processes while maintaining sub-micron alignment tolerances
Product Development & Manufacturing • Prototyping Lead rapid prototyping efforts from concept through production-ready mechanical designs using advanced manufacturing techniques
• Testing & Characterization Develop comprehensive mechanical test methodologies for connector performance durability and manufacturing quality control
• Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with optical engineering manufacturing and quality teams to ensure design for manufacturability DFM and optical performance
What your background should look like
Essential Qualifications • Education BSMS in Mechanical Engineering Materials Science or related technical field
• Experience a minimum of 5 years in precision mechanical design preferably in connector or optical systems or 3 years and a Masters degree or a PhD without work experience
• Materials Expertise Hands-on experience with metals and engineering plastics in precision applications
• Design Tools Proficiency with 3D CAD software SolidWorks NX Creo and finite element analysis tools
Core Technical Competencies • Precision Engineering Deep understanding of sub-micron tolerancing statistical tolerance analysis and precision manufacturing processes
• Structural Mechanics Experience with compliant structures spring mechanisms and dynamic loading analysis of small-scale mechanical systems
• Materials Science Understanding of material properties thermal expansion creep and long-term stability of metals and polymers
• Testing & Validation Proficiency with mechanical test equipment load testing and statistical quality control methods
Specialized Knowledge Areas • Connector Design Experience with latching mechanisms strain relief systems and connector assembly processes
• StaticDynamic Analysis Expertise in stress analysis fatigue life prediction and mechanical reliability engineering
• Manufacturing Processes Knowledge of injection molding precision machining and assembly automation for small-scale components
• Quality Systems Understanding of tolerance control process capability studies and Design for Six Sigma methodologies
Professional Skills • Problem Solving Creative approach to complex mechanical design challenges with systematic engineering methodology
• Communication Ability to present technical concepts to cross-functional teams and document detailed mechanical specifications
• Project Management Experience managing multiple development projects with competing priorities and tight delivery timelines
• Continuous Learning Commitment to staying current with emerging precision manufacturing technologies and connector innovations
Preferred Qualifications • Advanced Degree MS in Mechanical Engineering Materials Science or related field
• Industry Experience Background in optical connectors precision instruments or telecommunications hardware
• Standards Knowledge Familiarity with connector industry standards IEC Telcordia and environmental testing protocols
• Simulation Skills Experience with ANSYS COMSOL or other advanced FEAsimulation software
• Patent Experience Track record of mechanical design innovation and intellectual property development
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 90000 employees including 10000 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 onLinkedIn Facebook WeChat Instagram and X formerly Twitter.
COMPENSATION • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience 118300 - 177400 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 experiencequalification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. • Total Compensation Base Salary Incentives Benefits
BENEFITS • A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance 401k disability life insurance employee stock purchase plan paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE Including DisabilityVets
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Job Locations Posting City Remote
Job Country Canada
Travel Required 10 to 25
Requisition ID 148431
Workplace Type External Careers Page Engineering & Technology
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