Senior Product Engineer - Fine-Pitch Board Connectors

Senior Product Engineer - Fine-Pitch Board Connectors (m/f/d)

Senior Product Engineer - Fine-Pitch Board Connectors (m/f/d)
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
TE Connectivity's Adelberg facility is seeking an experienced Senior Product Development Engineer (m/f/d) to drive innovative and differentiated fine-pitch connector developments within our board connector portfolio. This role combines cutting-edge product development with extension NPI activities and sustaining support, focusing on breakthrough solutions for Automation Controls and Battery Electric Storage Systems (BESS) applications that address critical customer pain points and enable simplified assembly operations.
This position is based in Adelberg, Germany, and requires close collaboration with global engineering teams, manufacturing operations, and customer technical organizations. The role involves both independent technical work and cross-functional project leadership with regular customer interaction for technical support and development activities.
Lead innovative fine-pitch connector concept development targeting board-to-board and wire-to-board applications in Automation Controls and Battery Electric Storage Systems (BESS)
Design and develop differentiated connector solutions that address customer assembly challenges and manufacturing pain points
Create concept evaluation parts while adhering to Product Requirements Document (PRD) specifications and manufacturing constraints
Drive iterative design processes through prototyping, testing, and continuous improvement cycles to achieve optimal product performance
Lead extension NPI development programs from concept through production release
Execute design verification testing (DVT) and validation activities for new connector platforms
Coordinate with Manufacturing Development Engineering to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) principles are incorporated throughout development
Support the existing fine-pitch board connector portfolio, including performance optimization, ECRs, troubleshooting, failure analysis, and VAVE initiatives
Partner cross‑functionally with Quality, Process Development, and Procurement on FMEA activities, risk mitigation, and supplier qualification second source development activities

What your background should look like
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
Several years of progressive experience in product development engineering, preferably in the connector industry
Strong background in fine‑pitch connector technology, high‑density interconnects, and relevant automotive processes (APQP, PPAP, TS16949)
Deep understanding of connector design principles including contact physics, material selection, and environmental performance requirements
Knowledge of manufacturing processes including stamping, injection molding, plating, and assembly operations
Proficiency in CAD tools (Pro/E, SolidWorks), PLM systems, and understanding of signal integrity principles and high-speed digital applications in industrial environments
Understanding of Automation Controls applications including PLC interfaces, sensor connectivity, and industrial communication protocols
Knowledge of Battery Electric Storage Systems (BESS) requirements including power management, thermal considerations, and safety standards
Strong technical leadership, analytical problem‑solving skills, and ability to translate customer needs into technical requirements
Excellent project management and communication skills, including validation/testing experience, relevant connector norms and standards in Industrial and Automotive landscape and knowledge of regulatory/product compliance/quality standards

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
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 and on , , and
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!
Pleasant working environment fostering teamwork
Open and dynamic company culture
Extensive training initiatives and growth opportunities
Comprehensive benefits including Group insurance, Hospitalization insurance, Meal vouchers etc.
Convenient location at E40 and E403 motorway intersection
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