Be the initial point of contact for the customer’s local engineering group
Function as the technical interface between the customer’s engineers and the TE engineering community on all existing products, as well as focus on new product development opportunities
Actively contributes to new product development opportunities for TE at the customer, with the ability to provide conceptual design modeling
Interact directly with key customers daily and coordinate the deliverables related to customer projects, including new products, modifications to existing products, test studies, signal integrity modeling, and any other development efforts
Establish relationships with key customer engineering contacts and decision makers
Gain a solid understanding of the customer’s product set and future roadmap
Gain a solid understanding of TE Digital Data Networks products and future roadmap
Use VOC (Voice of Customer) tools to understand the accounts’ technology
Understand the customer’s strategic direction and electronic connectivity needs
Communicate these needs to internal TE Connectivity teams to initiate projects
Support a cross-functional, global team specific to the customer. The team may consist of a Program Manager, Quality Engineering, Logistics, Procurement, Operations, and Sales
Penetrate customers’ design cycle to be involved in the early stages of new product / platform planning
Work closely with internal engineering teams to ensure that they meet the customers’ needs and are a conduit to the customer
Represent and be an advocate for the customer
Support existing applications and products, including tolerance analysis, application evaluation, and testing
Requirements
BS degree in Engineering required (Mechanical / Systems discipline preferred)
At least 5+ years of engineering experience in connector knowledge
Knowledge of general manufacturing processes of stamping, molding, plating, and automated product assembly is desired
Experience in development engineering and participation in the full product development cycle
Prefer candidates with some knowledge of electronics components, preferably in one or more of our product lines (connectors, electronics relays, wire & cable)
Demonstrated ability to provide effective project leadership
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize
Strong interpersonal & negotiating skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills demonstrated by the ability to communicate across all levels within and outside of the organization
Computer proficiency, including 3D Design Applications
Ability and willingness to travel as required, mainly regionally.
Successful candidates will have a strong ability to work independently
Outstanding networking, influencing, and listening skills