Power Manager R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEERING

TE Connectivity is a global technology and manufacturing leader focused on creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. The Power Manager will lead a product development team, responsible for research and development work aligned with customer requirements and the technology roadmap.

Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain, and realize a technology roadmap and align with the cross-functional team
• Work closely with the customer/sales/PM in getting the right and clear VOC (voice of customer)
• Follow LEANPD Project Process to support the project team from the PDE perspective to complete the Project (NPI or Sustaining) on time, with quality, and within budget
• Drive the development and release of products, scale-up through stage-gate reviews, ensuring milestone commitments are maintained
• Develop and manage product documentation, including product requirements, design documents, and test plans/reports
• Work with global manufacturing resources, procurement, and outside suppliers to meet all TE technical, quality, and cost objectives
• Work closely with suppliers to identify and qualify new components and technologies
• Conduct thorough design verification and validation testing to ensure the product meets the required specifications
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure a smooth transition to production
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians to develop their skills and knowledge
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation
• Build a deep understanding of market and customer needs by fostering a connection between the business engineering teams and the customer engineering teams
• Maintain a system-level understanding of customer application and the product design/concept necessary for providing a solution to the customers’ expectations
• Technical support to customers, sales, PM, and the plant team. Conduct necessary tests, engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and verification
• Introduce breakthrough technologies by partnering technically with our customers worldwide and with our TE Global competency centers to enhance business revenue & growth
• Apply engineering best practices to reduce cost and sustain existing products to meet customers’ cost targets

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles
• Experience with product development processes, including design, prototyping, and testing
• Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge about various phases of product realization and product development
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art design tools such as 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD), modeling, Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing (GD&T), electrical & electronic design, and Simulation
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, molding, stamping, plating, etc.)
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in product development, preferably in the technology industry, with a minimum of 3 years in the Busbar, Cable Assembly or connector-related
• 5 years or above experience in RD team management, and global collaboration experience is required
• Capability and experience in presentations on products, solutions, and technologies
• Previous experience working in high-performing multi-disciplinary global engineering teams
• Knowledge of material (metal/plastic) properties will be a plus
• Familiarity with quality tools (FMEA, 6sigma, DOE, 8D…) will be a plus
• Experience with data center technology and connectors/cable assembly is a plus
• Experience in design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), design for cost (DFC), and design for manufacturing (DFM)