Sr. Manager Simulation R&D/Product Development Engineering

TE Connectivity is seeking a Sr. Manager R&D Product Technology to lead a talented engineering team focused on Electrical Signal Integrity and Multiphysics engineering analysis. The role involves driving innovation in interconnect technologies, establishing models and simulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to guide the development of next-generation technology concepts.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure team members establish robust project goals, modeling assumptions, and measurable performance targets / specifications for a given technology through effective collaboration with TE Sales, System Architecture, and Product Management groups
• Guide the team in the development, application, and continuous improvement of first-principles engineering analysis, modeling / simulation, and performance prediction to rapidly down-select solution concepts, including team member tasks such as: Building first-principles and reduced-order models to rapidly screen concepts and identify dominant physics, sensitivities, and scaling relationships
• Developing and executing high-fidelity simulations (e.g., electrical signal integrity / structural / thermal / vibration / fatigue and other multiphysics analyses) using state-of-the-art FEA and modeling tools to predict performance and risk
• Performing sensitivity studies, uncertainty quantification, and statistical tolerance / variation analyses to understand robustness and manufacturing / assembly risk early
• Completing exhaustive failure-mode and risk analyses (DFMEA / physics-of-failure) to guide design tradeoffs and prioritize mitigation actions
• Defining analysis-ready geometry, boundary conditions, and loading scenarios; partnering with designers as needed to ensure models / drawings and GD&T support accurate prediction
• Collaborating with fellow AD team members on Design for Manufacturability (DfM) assessments by using model-informed studies to find creative solutions around manufacturability constraints
• Completing cost and value trade studies to balance predicted performance, risk, and financial viability of proposed solutions
• Delivering engineering evaluations, performance predictions, and clear recommendations that enable rapid concept down-selection and decision making
• Filing appropriate intellectual property submissions
• Initiating prototype sample creation and test / measurement activities to verify predictions, correlate models, and improve simulation fidelity (verification & validation)
• Collaborating with front-line product engineering (PDE) / NPI teams to transfer predictive methods, validated models, and advanced technical knowledge to ensure successful commercialization of new technologies
• Ensure that your team members are following the Advanced Development (AD) Project Management Process and associated project tracking and reporting practices to ensure timely, high quality, and cost-effective project outcomes
• Aid your team in building a deep understanding of the market and customer needs by fostering connections with Sales, Product Management, System Architecture, and other internal groups
• Drive your team to maintain a system architecture level understanding of customer applications, industry trends, and the product technologies necessary for meeting anticipated future customer needs
• Establish and deliver upon a multi-year strategy and associated roadmap that guides the development and maturation of your team (staff, operating practices, and tools) to a position of industry-wide superiority in first-principles engineering analysis, modeling / simulation, and performance prediction
• Effectively build and lead a regional / global team of engineers of varying levels of experience with different backgrounds, experiences, and cultures
• Drive high performance by providing your team routine coaching and feedback, holding your team accountable to meet performance objectives, and providing meaningful professional development opportunities to increase individual / team capability

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar or equivalent work experience; Master's Degree preferred
• Generally requires 12 years of relevant work experience in new product design with electrical components, electrical devices, or complex electromechanical structural design. (Candidates with a Master's or PhD may be considered with fewer years of experience, depending on the relevance of their academic background to the role.)
• Generally requires a minimum of 7 years of progressive technical leadership and people management experience in a global or large scale regional commercial enterprise
• Deep knowledge of electrical signal integrity and / or engineering mechanics and physics-based modeling for interconnect and electromechanical systems, including (as applicable) material modeling, tolerance / variation analysis, DFMEA, product qualification correlation, and robust design practices
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD applications (Creo preferred) sufficient to support analysis-ready geometry definition and effective collaboration with design teams; familiarity with concept-stage tools such as Spaceclaim, Solidworks, or similar is a plus
• Proficient in geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) and its impact on functional performance, stack-ups, and model assumptions
• Proficient at limit and fit analysis including statistical tolerance analysis; able to connect variation drivers to predicted performance and risk
• Expert user of finite element analysis software (Ansys or equivalent) with demonstrated capability in model setup, meshing strategy, nonlinear material behavior, contact, and correlation to test data (verification & validation)
• Demonstrated expertise applying first-principles analysis and (as applicable) multiphysics / signal integrity modeling approaches to predict product performance in high-speed, high-density interconnect applications
• Proficient in developing and writing performance requirements, modeling requirements, and prediction-based acceptance criteria for product specifications
• Working knowledge of key manufacturing processes (machining, molding, stamping, plating, assembly, etc.) with experience using analysis and trade studies to drive Design for Manufacturing (DfM), robustness, and best practices
• Experienced in leading teams responsible for the early-to-mid development cycle, from establishing requirements and modeling plans through performance prediction, prototype correlation, and transfer of validated methods / models to product engineering for commercialization
• Solid understanding of competitive products and intellectual property positions, particularly as they relate to analysis methods, modeling approaches, and predicted performance differentiators
• Proficient use of quality tools (FMEA, 6 sigma, DOE, 8D, etc.)
• Ability to work in a global environment – able to accommodate varying time zones and capable of collaborating with individuals across geographies
• Expert problem solver – able to handle high complexity situations and use data analytics and critical thinking to reach logical conclusions with limited direction
• Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to manage and execute multiple tasks/deadlines/projects simultaneously with limited direction
• Proven ability to translate business strategy into meaningful action plans
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with a proven track record of forging solid relationships across organizations and with senior management
• Advanced communication and presentation skills – a convincing communicator able to drive engagement and excitement both up and down the organization