R&D PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING INTERN

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

Connections matter. Make yours here. TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).  

Segment, Business Unit or Corporate Group  

This position will be part of the ​GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY​ 

Work Location  

This position is for Fremont, CA (Street Address: 6900 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA-94555) 

Job Overview   

At TE Connectivity, you’ll help bring our purpose to life by creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. Your role as ​an Intern​ in the ​Global Technology​ Business Unit, will help us make the connections that move the world forward by: 

This role is within the Corporate Technology Center (CTC) Materials Analytical Group. We are seeking an energetic and creative intern to support ongoing R&D projects through hands-on operation of analytical instruments, material testing, data analysis, and technical report writing. Your work will contribute to advanced material characterization and problem-solving for product development.

Responsibilities  

At TE Connectivity, you’ll be part of a global collaborative culture where your innovative approach and actions have the potential to transform the world of tomorrow. In this role you’ll: 

Knowledgeable and hands on experience with SEM/EDS, XRF, Raman, TGA, DSC, Rotational Rheometer, DMA, Capillary Rheometer, TGA-GC/MS, FTIR  

Document experiments and procedures, analyze experimental data, report findings, and communicate with internal and external customers. 

Knowledgeable and hands on experience with polymeric materials, physical properties, formulation, and/or processing and understanding of structure-property relationships. 

Willingness to conduct literature searches and perform scouting activities on technologies material formulation to be tested at the CTC labs.  

Demonstrated ability to understand, analyze, and evaluate a wide variety of complex material issues. 

Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment with minimal supervision

Good written and verbal communication skills 

Pursuing a Ph.D., preferably in Analytical Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related field of study 

Minimum GPA of 3.0 in major 

You’re the kind of person we are looking for if you:   

•    Have earned a high school diploma or GED 

•    Are currently enrolled in, or pursuing, a ​PhD​ Degree in ​Chemistry​, ​Plastics/Polymer Engineering​ or ​Chemical Engineering​ from an accredited college or university—or have equivalent work experience (gap year students may also be considered). 

•    Preferably have prior internship experience or have completed a major project 

•    Are authorized to work in the U.S. 

I&D 

TE Connectivity and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Compensation  
•    Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $26.