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Product Development Engineering Intern

TE Connectivity
Arden, NC, US, 28704, United StatesinternshipVerifiedPosted 3 Mar 2026

About the role

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 LinkedInFacebookInstagram and X (formerly Twitter).  

Segment, Business Unit or Corporate Group  

This position will be part of the ​AEROSPACE, DEFENSE & MARINE (AD&M) BUSINESS UNIT ​ 

Work Location  

The location for this position is 150 Old Shoals Road, Arden NC 28704 (AN1) 

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 ​Aerospace Defense & Marine​ Business Unit, will help us make the connections that move the world forward by: 

•    Working within our Aerospace, Defense & Marine – Rugged Fiber Optic (RFO) development and Relays teams.   

•    Gaining front facing experience with internal customers (Product Development Engineering, Quality Engineering, Project Management) and external customers.  

•    Developing communication skills while working with cross-functional product launch teams. 

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: 

•     Utilize CAD/solid modeling software to develop product concepts 

•     Work with and create product documentation including drawings, specifications, tolerance analysis, test plans & reports 

•     Utilize Strong written and verbal communication skills 

•     Utilize Strong problem-solving skills 

•     Review customer drawings and develop bill of materials 

•     Initiate Engineering Changes to improve designs or respond to customer requests 

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 ​BA/BS or MA/MS​ Degree in ​Mechanical Engineering​, ​Electrical Engineering​, Aerospace Engineering or ​Electrical & Computer Engineering​ from an accredited college or university—or have equivalent work experience (gap year students may also be considered). 

•    No prior internship experience required.  

•    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: $xxx – xxx (subject to change dependent on physical location)
•    Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

What TE Connectivity Internship Program offers
TE has a robust internship program that provides our interns with an abundance of resources to feel included as part of our Team.  Every summer we coordinate

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