Sr R&D​/Product Dvl Engineer

SR R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER

Posting

Start Date:

5/12/26

** At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.*
* ** _This position is on-site in Plymouth, Minnesota._*
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Job Description:

** Job Overview*
* We are seeking a senior research and development engineer with experience in product and process design and process optimization for interventional medical devices. This position within the Advanced Engineering Department requires a broad range of R&D skills in a fast-paced dynamic environment. In working on exciting prototyping and advanced engineering projects projects the candidate will have the opportunity to engage with other cross-functional team members towards bringing a product from concept through to commercialization.

Based out of our Trenton Lane Minnesota medical facility, the candidate will report to the Sr R&D Engineering Manager.

TE Connectivity's Advanced Engineering Teams are responsible for early-stage next generation product and process development of minimally invasive catheter products, working closely with the customer to develop working proof-of-concepts.

** Job Requirements*
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** Innovation:
** Support iterative design builds using both conventional and next-generation equipment, contributing to the development of new technologies, methodologies, and solutions to meet business goals.

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** Customer engagement:
** Build a partnership with customers and support technical content during customer calls and visits.

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** Supplier engagement:
** Partner with external suppliers and vendors, and internal cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver project goals.

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** Troubleshooting:
** Independent and collaborative problem solving to address technical issues during feasibility and development providing solutions to design and process challenges.

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** Process development:
** Be an integral part of the team tasked with the development of catheter shafts from concept through to new product development project transfer.

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** Prototype development and lab maintenance:
** design and build of catheter-based prototype products for customers and maintain lab documentation and processes.

+ Strong design and technical ability based on knowledge of fundamental engineering principles.

+ Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

+ Hands on experience with key catheter shaft manufacturing techniques - Braiding, coiling, reflow, thermal and adhesive bonding. Integration of electrical components is an advantage.

Experience with laser cutting and welding of metal components is an advantage. Candidate should have a comfort level building catheters that allows them to provide guidance to technicians and junior engineers in standard processes.

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Experience with fixture design and design for manufacturability.

+ Understanding of inspection processes and test method development, and ability to generate inspection reports.

+ Working knowledge of biocompatible metal and/or polymer materials. Polymer materials science background is an advantage.

+ Strong communication skills including verbal and documentation. Candidate will communicate directly with customers as well as with internal cross functional teams across the globe.

+ Ability to work with a team and carry out actions in accordance with the project plan and deliver projects through key milestone phases and associated activities.  

Experience with a product development stage gate process is an advantage.

+ Management of prototype lab responsibilities including ability to review incoming project opportunities and assess for material and process needs, sourcing of materials, upkeep of documentation, co-ordination with other sites and resource planning.

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Experience with engineering tools such as 3D CAD software, DOEs, Minitab, G-coding, Six-Sigma is an advantage.

+ Occasional availability to participate in limited travelling to meet with customers

** What your background should look like*
* + BS in Engineering or equivalent degree.

+ 5+ years industry experience, ideally in a Medical R&D environment.

** Competencies*
* SET :
Strategy, Execution, Talent…