Materials Development Intern

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Connections matter. Make yours here. TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees. Learn more at  and on Linked In, Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

This position will be part of the AEROSPACE, DEFENSE & MARINE (AD&M) BUSINESS UNIT

The location for this position is Fremont, CA (Street Address: 6801 Kasier Drive, Fremont, CA)

This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). You must be a U.S. Citizen or national U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

At TE Connectivity, you’ll help bring our purpose to life by creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. Your role as an Intern in the Aerospace Defense & Marine Business Unit, will help us make the connections that move the world forward by:

• Providing engineering support for heat-shrink as well as wire and cable products.
• Supporting development activities as part of a larger project, including organizing experiments, testing, and collating data.
• Working closely with Lead Engineers, Product Managers, Project Managers, and Operations to successfully deliver projects into operations.
• Participating in continuous improvement activities.

At TE Connectivity, you’ll be part of a global collaborative culture where your innovative approach and actions have the potential to transform the world of tomorrow. In this role you’ll:

• Work with Lead Engineers to design and execute material substitution and optimization trials.
• Collect, record, and analyze data from lab-scale and production-scale trials.
• Communicate progress and results to Lead Engineers, Product Managers, Project Managers, and Operations.
• Prepare and participate in design reviews, root cause investigations, failure mode and effects analysis reviews, and quality planning for new products.
• Ensure heat-shrink and wire and cable products comply with industry requirements (e.g. REACH, ROHS, etc.).

• Have earned a high school diploma or GED
• Are currently enrolled in, or pursuing, a BA/BS Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Plastics/Polymer Engineering from an accredited college or university—or have equivalent work experience (gap year students may also be considered).
• Preferably have prior internship experience or have completed a major project
• Are authorized to work in the U.S.

TE Connectivity and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Values:
Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

• Competitive base salary…