R&D/PRODUCT DVL TECHNICIAN IV

Job Overview

TE Connectivity’s R&D/Product Development Engineering Teams conceive original ideas for new products, introduce them into practice, and are responsible for product development and qualification from market definition through production and release. They assist in qualifying suppliers for new products to ensure quality parts, materials, and services for manufacturing processes. Their tasks include conducting feasibility studies, testing new and modified designs, supporting detailed design, testing, prototype fabrication, and manufacturing ramp-up. They provide all required product documentation such as Solid Models, 2D/3D drawings, specifications, and testing requirements. They create and modify detailed drawings and contribute to design modifications to facilitate manufacturing or improve product quality. Expertise fields include materials, mechanics, electrical, optics, chemistry, software, automation, packaging, testing, measurement, and manufacturing of electrical, mechanical, and electronic components and systems.

Engineering Technician support within product engineering involves laboratory testing and qualification testing of AD&M products (e.g., wire & cable, braiding, tubing), ensuring compliance with standards, analyzing data, report writing, and maintaining equipment calibration.

Key tasks of the job:

• Visual, mechanical, and electrical inspection and testing of products at all stages of manufacture to support quality, cost reduction, or obsolescence.
• Providing technical support for customers and internal teams, both in-house and off-site.
• Participating in training courses.
• Supporting the development of new products, techniques, or practices.
• Understanding design elements of TE Connectivity’s products.
• Using schematics, engineering drawings, and testing tools to ensure quality.
• Developing new testing methods as technology evolves.
• Preparing and maintaining project files, process control documents, and Codes of Practice.
• Interpreting specifications and quality standards.
• Troubleshooting, calibrating, and reporting.
• Contributing to innovation within Product Engineering and the business.
• Lab management, as applicable.

What your background should look like:

Qualifications & training:

• HNC / ONC, or Apprenticeship in engineering, or employer equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years laboratory testing and qualification testing experience.

Skills & aptitude:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Practical, hands-on technical approach.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures, techniques, and test methods.
• Ability to operate test equipment (e.g., Tensometer, ovens, freezers, HV cage).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet Explorer.
• Ability to read various drawings.
• Good record-keeping skills.
• Teamwork and a ‘Can do’ attitude.

Core competencies:

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Location: Swindon, SWD, GB, SN3 5HH

Travel: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 134477

Alternative Locations: N/A

Job Segment: R&D Engineer, Testing, Maintenance, Drafting, Fabrication, Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing

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