R&D Product Development PhD Intern

Job Title:

R&D Product Development PhD Intern

Posting

Start Date:

9/10/26

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).

Segment, Business Unit or Corporate Group

This position will be part of the GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY

Work Location

This position is for Fremont, CA (Street Address: 6900 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA-94555)

Job Overview

At TE Connectivity, you’ll help create a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. As an Intern in our Global Technology Business Unit, you’ll support advanced materials analysis and R&D innovation within our Corporate Technology Center (CTC).

We are seeking an energetic and creative Ph.D. student in Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related field to:

• Perform hands-on testing using a variety of analytical instruments.
• Support advanced material analysis for R&D projects and internal customers.
• Analyze results and prepare technical test reports.
• Solve problems creatively while working independently in a hands-on laboratory environment.

You’ll also receive a high-touch onboarding experience, professional development opportunities, networking events, and a dedicated mentor to support your growth throughout the internship.

Responsibilities

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:

• Gain knowledge and hands on experience with SEM/EDS, XRF, Raman, TGA, DSC, Rotational Rheometer, DMA, Capillary Rheometer, TGA-GC/MS, FTIR
• Document experiments and procedures, analyze experimental data, report findings, and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Gain knowledge and hands on experience with polymeric materials, physical properties, formulation, and/or processing and understanding of structure-property relationships.
• Are willing to conduct literature searches and perform scouting activities on technologies material formulation to be tested at the CTC labs.
• Demonstratability to understand, analyze, and evaluate a wide variety of complex material issues.
• Innovative problem-solving ability
• Demonstratability to work withina team environment.
• Are able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Are pursuing a Ph.D., preferably in Analytical Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related field of study
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in major

You’re the kind of person we are looking for if you:

• Have earned a high school diploma or GED
• Are currently enrolled in, or pursuing, a PhD Degree in Chemistry, Plastics/Polymer Engineering or Chemical 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.

I&D

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…