R&D/PRODUCT DVL TECHNICIAN

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 conceive original ideas for new products, introduce them into practice. They are responsible for product development, and qualification from market definition through production and release; assist in the qualification of suppliers for new products to ensure suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services for new or improved manufacturing processes; conduct feasibility studies, testing on new and modified designs; direct and support detailed design, testing, prototype fabrication and manufacturing ramp.

The Product & Process Development Technician will be responsible for the development of new products, process technologies and providing Engineering support to development projects and manufacturing lines.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete prototype building and product testing in association with R&D Engineers.

• Ability to run multiple equipment and work with Engineering to troubleshoot issues with them during prototype building and product testing.

• Complete process development to support new product development and implement manufacturing lines with the project team.

• Design new/improved Jig and Fixture for test method development and process development.

• Preparation of Manufacturing procedures & training of product builder personnel.

• Prepare and maintain Preventative Maintenance Schedules.

• Define, analyse and control of process variables.

• Support Production team with analysis of line yield and output. Provide weekly updates and highlight yield issues and implement fixes to the line.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Have the ability to motivate and influence production personnel.

• Show customer focus at all times and be accountable for quality and timeliness of own work. Collaborate cross-functionally for the execution of own tasks.

• Support the draft of verification/validation protocols. Execute testing suites included in the protocols, compile and analyse data.

• Support structured problem solving for product/process development issues.

• Draft of health and safety risk assessment for testing and manufacturing procedures.

• Troubleshoot and repair line defective equipment.

Key Requirements

• Knowledge of Medical Device development/manufacture with previous work experience in Design an advantage.

• Jigs & Fixtures design and fabrication experience.

• Experienced with all the Microsoft Office programmes, such as Excel, Word, etc. Knowledge of Minitab an advantage.

• Demonstrated experience in lab testing equipment and execution of lab testing: e.g. tensile testing, torque testing etc.

• AutoCAD/Solid works experience preferable.

• Knowledge of design and lean Six-Sigma principles an advantage.

• Knowledge of equipment, process and product validation processes, ability with statistical data analysis.

What your background should look like:

• Level 6 degree in a relevant discipline or currently studying for a Level 6

• 2+ Years experience in a similar role an advantaged

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Location:

GALWAY, G, IE, H91 VN2T

City: GALWAY

State: G

Country/Region: IE

Travel: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 122304

Alternative Locations:

Function: Engineering & Technology

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.