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R&D PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER II

TE Connectivity
Fuquay-Varina, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Feb 2026
💰 $134,400/yr($89,600/yr$134,400/yr)

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. 

Job Overview

TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader, providing innovative solutions for a connected world. As a Product Development Engineer in our Energy Business Unit, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the design and optimization of low, medium, and high voltage cable accessories. This position offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment, providing the ideal platform to kick-start your engineering career with a global leader in industrial technology. Join TE Connectivity and be a part of shaping the future of innovative cable accessories. Apply now to contribute to the success of our Energy Business Unit.

This position is located onsite at our Fuquay-Varina, NC facility.

 

Daily Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive expertise in cable accessories, specializing in low (0-8kV), medium (15-46kV), and high voltage (69kV+) products.
  • Extend a complete understanding of the products from highly technical to hands-on experience.
  • Utilize advanced engineering tools for intricate design and optimization of product designs, including simulation software
  • Participate in cross-functional global teams, collaborating seamlessly with professionals in sales, manufacturing, and quality assurance to meet customer needs and uphold industry standards.
  • Work closely with the testing team, playing a pivotal role in designing and executing product validation tests according to rigorous industry standards.
  • Possess strong analytical skills for problem-solving and optimization in product development.
  • Gain and develop an in-depth understanding of cable accessory materials, manufacturing processes, and applications.
  • Familiarity with industry standards such as UL, ANSI, IEEE, IEC, and their application in product development.
  • Actively participate in brainstorming sessions, contributing to the generation of inventive solutions to engineering challenges
  • Assist in the creation of technical documentation, encompassing detailed drawings, schematics, and comprehensive product specifications.
  • Execute Research & Development projects with precision, overseeing planning, timeline forecasting, budget management, and logistics coordination using the efficient "Stage Gate" process.
  • Attend targeted professional development workshops to enhance skills in project management, communication, and leadership.
  • Engage proactively in networking opportunities, fostering relationships with colleagues and industry professionals for knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

What your background should look like

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years' experience in the power industry, or master’s degree in electrical engineering
  • Focus on low/medium voltage products or shielded cables a plus
  • Self-motivated with little guidance.
  • Strong technical writing ability and effective communication skills.
  • Ability to interface effectively both internally and with customers.
  • Support manufacturing throughout the production cycle, including creating testing plans and problem-solving on the manufacturing floor.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

 

COMPENSATION
•    Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $89,600 - $134,400 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
•    Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the rig

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