TE Connectivity

Senior Mechanical Engineer, MPDE

Webster, United States · On-site
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TE Connectivity

Senior Mechanical Engineer, MPDE

Webster, United States · On-site
Salary not published
Posted 3 weeks ago

From TE Connectivity's careers page

Status: listed on the employer's own careers page when we last checked (daily). Confirm on their site before applying.

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 Description

Job Overview

Digital Data Networks (DDN) Business Unit | TE Connectivity

The Opportunity: Join TE Connectivity's innovative Passive Optics organization as a Senior Mechanical Engineer and help design the next generation of precision optical connector systems powering AI and hyperscale computing infrastructure. You'll solve complex mechanical engineering challenges in sub-micron precision design, working with advanced materials to create products that enable the world's most demanding optical interconnect applications.

Please note: operations are currently based at a temporary site in Webster, NY. The team will transition to a permanent Rochester location (near RIT) upon completion.

Why This Role Matters

As AI workloads demand unprecedented reliability and performance, precision mechanical design of optical connectors has become mission-critical. You'll be at the forefront of solving complex mechanical challenges involving metals, plastics, and innovative latching mechanisms that directly enable the optical revolution while advancing TE's leadership in high-performance connectivity solutions.

Job Requirements

Precision Mechanical Design & Development

Electro-mechanical design: Design high-precision alignment fixtures, tooling, and automation systems to support optical component placement, optical fiber alignment, and laser welding operations.

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Automation systems design: Design/test/validate custom motion control systems, robotics, vision systems, and pneumatic assemblies

Product Development & Manufacturing

Prototyping: Lead rapid prototyping efforts from concept through production-ready mechanical designs using advanced manufacturing techniques

Testing & Characterization: Develop comprehensive mechanical test methodologies for connector performance, durability, and manufacturing quality control

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with optical engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and optical performance

Documentation: Develop 2D/3D CAD files, work instructions, SOPs, best-practices, workflow diagrams, and all other support documentation for designs, test protocols in support of commissioning new systems and hardware

What your background should look like

Education: BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field

Experience: 5-8 years in precision mechanical design, preferably with optics or photonic experience (but not required)

Materials Expertise: Hands-on experience with metals and engineering plastics in precision applications

Design Tools: Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, Creo). Finite element analysis knowledge nice-to-have, but not required)

Core Technical Competencies

Precision Engineering: Deep understanding and appreciation in designing hardware and subsystems for sub-micron tolerancing, and precision manufacturing processes

Materials Science: Understanding of material properties, thermal expansion, creep, and long-term stability of metals and polymers

Testing & Validation: Proficiency with mechanical test equipment, load testing, and statistical quality control methods

Professional Skills

Problem Solving: Creative approach to complex mechanical design challenges with systematic engineering methodology

Communication: Ability to present technical concepts to cross-functional teams and document detailed mechanical specifications

Project Management: Experience managing multiple development projects with competing priorities and tight delivery timelines

Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying current with emerging precision manufacturing technologies and connector innovations

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SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

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: $102,700 - $154,000(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.
Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

Job Locations

780 Salt Road

Webster, New York 14580-9709

United States

Posting City

Webster

Job Country

United States

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Requisition ID

158058

Workplace Type

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