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 Overview
TE Connectivity’s R&D/ Product Development Engineering Teams drive the creation of new products and manage them from initial concept through all development stages - including market definition, design, testing, prototyping, supplier qualification, production ramp‑up, and final release.
They create all required product documentation, including digital models, simulations, 2D/3D drawings, specifications, and test requirements, and adapt designs to improve manufacturability and product quality.
Their expertise includes materials, mechanics and systems, electrical, optics, chemistry, software, automation systems, packaging, testing and measurement, and the manufacturing and integration of electrical, mechanical, and electronic components.
Job Requirements
- Own system architecture for Force Guided Relais and General-Purpose Relays used in industrial applications
- Engage and visit global customers to understand system behavior, modularization levels, and evolving technology needs
- Combine Technology- and Application-expertise to generate system architecture requirements
- Ensure technology and product roadmaps align with customer next‑generation products and short-/long-term technology and market trends (3-5 years)
- Analyze and weigh primary drivers of TE’s product and technology gaps and predict the optimal technical solutions
- Participate and drive standardization activities and help influence industry trends to align with TE’s strategy
- Develop application whitepapers to support internal teams and customer understanding
- Provide technical input to the Technology Radar, Product outlooks/ roadmaps and PRDs
- Lead competitive benchmarking and evaluate new product concepts
What your background should look like
- Engineering degree (BSc/ MSc) with 10+ years of relevant experience; MBA or dual business degree is a plus
- 5+ years of experience in system design within the product-line and/ or component-supplier industry
- Solid system design experience with Force-Guided Relays and General‑Purpose Relays across multiple engineering disciplines
- Knowledge on relevant standards (IEC 61810-1, IEC 61810-3 or the Predecessor EN 50205, IEC 60947-5-1, UL61810, IEC 60664-1, IEC 60335-1), TÜV requirements for Force-guided Relays
- Expertise in Functional Safety and Safety Integrity concepts by understanding ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 as well as understanding machine safety and functional safety of machinery requirements
- Strong industry network across customers and suppliers; ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams (CTO, Product Management, Business Development, Sales, Standards bodies, etc.)
- Fluent German & English language skills required; French, Chinese or local language is an advantage
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to diverse internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to build strong relationships with external customers and industry leaders as well as internally across all levels, disciplines, and geographies
We are legally required to state the collective agreement minimum salary for this position. Depending on qualifications, this amounts to €3,930.00 gross per month (full-time, paid 14 times per year). Overpayment is possible depending on individual qualifications, education, and professional experience. #LI-Remote
Competencies
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).
WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
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!
- Unlimited contract opportunity
- Pleasant working environment fostering teamwork
- Open and dynamic company culture
- Extensive training initiatives and growth opportunities
- Competitive salary package
- Comprehensive benefits including Group insurance, Hospitalization insurance, Meal vouchers etc.
- Convenient location at E40 and E403 motorway intersection
- Join a certified "TOP EMPLOYER" in a modern "FACTORY OF THE FUTURE"
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