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# Senior R&D Product Engineer - Cable Assemblies

- **Company:** TE Connectivity,
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $116,900 - $146,100
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Outlook, SolidWorks (CAD), Data Transmissions, Digital Data, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Analytics, Creo
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=aca59a7b89caca64

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
 * Minimum of 5 years of experience in high-speed cable assembly design and development or related cable assembly engineering.
 * Experience developing products from concept through qualification, production launch, and lifecycle management.
 * Experience working with customers and cross-functional teams in a global engineering environment.
 * Background in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), product qualification, and engineering change management., * Strong knowledge of mechanical product design and development, including:
 + Material selection
 + Tolerance analysis
 + DFMEA
 + Product qualification
 * Proficiency with 3D CAD design tools such as Creo or SolidWorks.
 * Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
 * Experience creating and maintaining product specifications and engineering documentation.
 * Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, molding, stamping, plating, and assembly.
 * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
 * Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
 * Ability to work effectively across global teams and time zones.

Preferred Skills

 * Knowledge of cable assembly materials, industry standards, and product applications.
 * Experience with quality and reliability tools such as:
 + FMEA
 + Six Sigma
 + DOE
 + 8D Problem Solving
 * Strong presentation and customer-facing communication skills.
 * Ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
 * Excellent project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
 * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Other Information

 * Position supports a global customer base and requires collaboration across regions and functions.
 * Occasional flexibility in working hours may be required to support international teams and customers across multiple time zones.
 * The role combines product design, customer engagement, technical problem-solving, and manufacturing support throughout the product lifecycle.
 * Experience with high-speed connectivity, cable assemblies, and data communication applications is highly desirable.

## Description

The Digital Data Networks department is seeking an experienced Senior R&D Product Development Engineer to lead the design and development of high-speed cable assembly solutions. This role is responsible for driving product development from market definition through production release, transforming customer requirements into innovative, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions. The engineer will collaborate closely with customers, product managers, sales teams, manufacturing, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality products that meet customer and business needs., * Lead the development of high-speed cable assembly products from concept through production release.

 * Gather and translate customer requirements (Voice of Customer) into product concepts and specifications.
 * Develop technical proposals and engineering solutions for customers.
 * Create detailed 2D/3D cable assembly designs, cable routing drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
 * Build and evaluate prototypes, perform validation testing, and drive continuous design improvements.
 * Complete product qualification activities and finalize product documentation.
 * Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure successful product launches.
 * Troubleshoot product issues and manage Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and Product Change Notifications (PCNs).
 * Support customer installations and resolve field-related technical issues.
 * Develop a strong understanding of customer applications and market needs to deliver effective solutions.
 * Participate in LEANPD stage-gate development processes, ensuring projects meet cost, quality, and timeline objectives.
 * Conduct engineering analysis, DFMEA activities, testing, verification, and root cause investigations.
 * Collaborate with global manufacturing, procurement, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve technical, quality, and cost targets.
 * Create and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, design history files, and change notices.