Microsoft 365 Engineer
PEI-Genesis
Azure
Senior Principal R&D/Product Development Engineer
TE Connectivity
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- Lead development of advanced mechanical architectures for complex electro-mechanical systems, including connector enclosures, latch mechanisms, thermal solutions, and structural interfaces.
- Translate complex real-world mechanical challenges into simulation-driven solutions using Finite Element Analysis (FEA), applying both implicit and explicit methods.
- Own execution of multi-physics simulations—linear and non-linear—across structural, thermal, vibrational, and dynamic load cases using advanced simulation tools (e.g., Ansys Workbench, LS-DYNA, HyperMesh, Simufact, Digimat).
- Guide material selection and qualification, focusing on emerging polymers, composites, TIMs, and metal alloys to meet performance, cost, and reliability goals.
- Define and enforce best practices in design-for-manufacturing (DFM), tolerance stack-up analysis, and robust mechanical design for high-volume production.
- Partner with manufacturing, tooling, and supply chain teams to drive scalable solutions from concept to NPI and mass production.
- Lead technical reviews, design audits, and FMEA processes for high-risk mechanical designs.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers, establishing a culture of technical rigor, innovation, and continuous improvement across mechanical teams.
- Develop and validate reliability test strategies for shock, vibration, thermal cycling, and mechanical fatigue aligned with product application requirements.
- Drive standardization of mechanical design platforms and reusable modules across TE product lines.
- Influence internal and external stakeholders through clear technical communication, cross-functional leadership, and participation in industry forums.
- Support long-term technology planning by contributing to mechanical innovation roadmaps in alignment with CTO and BU strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Physics with 12+ years of experience, or Master's with 10+ years of experience, or PhD with 6+ years of experience, or equivalent amount of experience in mechanical product development in connector, electronics, or high-reliability hardware industries.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical design and modeling using tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, or NX.
- Expertise in simulation tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or FloTHERM for thermal/structural analysis.
- Proven experience in DFM, DFA, and transition of mechanical designs to high-volume manufacturing.
- Deep understanding of materials science, including polymers, metals, and thermal materials.
- Experience conducting reliability testing: thermal cycling, vibration, drop/shock, and HALT/HASS.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills to engage with global engineering, operations, and customer teams.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
mechanical designFinite Element Analysis (FEA)multi-physics simulationsdesign-for-manufacturing (DFM)tolerance stack-up analysisreliability testingmaterials scienceroot cause analysisthermal analysisstructural analysis
Soft skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillscommunication skillsleadershipmentoringtechnical rigorinnovationcontinuous improvementcross-functional collaborationstakeholder engagement
