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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff R&D Product Engineer - Liquid Cooling & Cage Systems - **Company:** TE Connectivity, - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $145,300 - $217,900 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Outlook, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Cloud Computing, SolidWorks (CAD), Data Centers, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Networking Hardware, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Reliability Engineering, PL-SQL, AI Infrastructure, Cloud Platform System, High Performance Computing, Reliability of Systems, Optimization Algorithms, Creo, Network Server - **Published:** November 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=16075df9f35613e4 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. * Master's degree preferred. * Minimum of 14 years of experience in product development involving high-speed interconnects, connector systems, cage products, thermal management, or liquid cooling solutions. * Proven track record of leading products from concept development through qualification, manufacturing launch, and lifecycle management. * Experience working directly with customers and cross-functional global engineering teams. * Background in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), New Product Introduction (NPI), process validation, and product qualification. * Experience supporting customer-facing engineering activities and complex technical problem-solving. * Experience with AI servers, data center infrastructure, networking equipment, or high-performance computing platforms preferred., * Strong knowledge of mechanical product design and development, including: * + Product architecture development + Tolerance analysis + GD&T + DFMEA + Product validation and qualification + Reliability engineering * Proficiency with 3D CAD design tools such as Creo or SolidWorks. * Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, engineering analysis, and statistical design methodologies. * Experience designing and developing products using: * + Metal stamping + Sheet metal fabrication + Machining + Welding + Brazing + Molding + Plating + Automated assembly * Knowledge of HSIO technologies and industry standards including: * + OSFP + OSFP-XD + QSFP-DD + QSFP112 * Knowledge of liquid cooling technologies including: * + Cold plates + Direct-to-chip cooling + Manifolds + Fluid distribution systems + Quick Disconnect Couplings (QDC) + Rack-level cooling solutions * Experience developing and maintaining engineering documentation, specifications, and product requirements. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and multiple time zones. Preferred Skills * Experience supporting hyperscale data center, cloud computing, AI infrastructure, and networking applications. * Knowledge of thermal management technologies, CFD analysis, and thermal-fluid optimization techniques. * Experience with quality and reliability methodologies including: * + FMEA + Six Sigma + DOE + 8D Problem Solving + APQP * Experience working with OCP systems, NVIDIA HGX/NVL platforms, and AI accelerator environments. * Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills. * Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams. * Experience leading global engineering projects and influencing cross-functional teams. * Knowledge of intellectual property development, technical publications, and patent submissions. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Other Information * Position supports a global customer base and requires collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, supplier, and customer teams worldwide. * Occasional flexibility in working hours may be required to support customers and teams across multiple regions and time zones. * The role combines advanced product design, liquid cooling technology development, customer engagement, manufacturing support, and technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle. * Experience with AI servers, hyperscale data centers, high-speed connectivity solutions, thermal management systems, and liquid cooling infrastructure is highly desirable. * The successful candidate will play a key role in developing next-generation connectivity and cooling solutions that enable the future of AI, networking, and cloud computing platforms. ## Description * Lead the design and development of high-speed interconnect cage systems and liquid cooling products from concept through production release. * Translate customer, system, thermal, reliability, and manufacturing requirements into robust product architectures and design solutions. * Develop innovative products for AI servers, networking equipment, high-performance computing (HPC), and hyperscale data center applications. * Create and optimize 3D designs, engineering drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using CAD tools. * Lead the development of HSIO cage platforms including OSFP, OSFP-XD, QSFP-DD, QSFP112, and future-generation interconnect solutions. * Design and optimize EMI shielding structures, module latching mechanisms, alignment features, retention systems, and thermal attachment solutions. * Develop liquid cooling solutions including cold plates, manifolds, fluid distribution systems, blind mate fluid connectors, and quick disconnect couplings. * Perform mechanical design analysis including GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, design optimization, and manufacturability assessments. * Collaborate with thermal simulation, quality, manufacturing, tooling, supplier engineering, and product management teams throughout the product lifecycle. * Lead DFM, DFA, APQP, NPI, and industrialization activities to ensure scalable and cost-effective manufacturing solutions. * Drive product validation, qualification testing, reliability analysis, and root cause investigations. * Develop and execute DVP&R plans, DFMEA reviews, and product qualification strategies. * Support customer design reviews and resolve technical issues related to mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, and reliability performance. * Manage engineering changes, product improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the product lifecycle. * Participate in LEANPD stage-gate processes to ensure projects meet cost, quality, schedule, and performance objectives. * Provide technical leadership across global engineering teams and serve as a key customer-facing technical resource.