• RF Development Engineer

    TE Connectivity (Winston Salem, NC)


    RF DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

    At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

     

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    Job Overview

     

    TE Connectivity’s. Industrial and Commercial Transportation Business provides rugged interconnect solutions specifically designed for Truck, Bus, Agriculture, Construction and Recreational Vehicles. As a Data Connectivity Product Development Engineer, you will be enabling improved safety, vehicle automation, and improved efficiencies based on the ability to provide data interconnects for use throughout the Industrial and Commercial Vehicle market. You will be hands on, supporting Mechanical Design engineers by performing RF simulations and testing to verify the connector designs will meet customer data transmission requirements.

    What your background should look like:

    • Develop an understanding of data connectivity applications and market trends within the ICT industry including the assessment of competitive and emerging technologies

    • Engage with customers to understand applications and establish signal integrity performance requirements for new product designs

    • Use Ansys HFSS or CST modelling software to perform signal integrity simulations for all relevant requirements including Open Alliance, USCAR, or others as needed.

    • Support the mechanical development engineers by providing simulation results and identifying areas where mechanical improvements are needed to improve impedance of the signal path.

    • Design and assemble PCB’s and test adapters as needed to perform evaluation and validation of connector signal integrity

    • Use VNA, TDR, or other RF test equipment to verify performance of the connector components matches simulation results and meets needed specifications.

    • Highly motivated and able to work independently

    • Excellent oral and written communication skills

    • Flexibility and the ability to deal with multiple projects and priorities

    • The ability to work well with cross functional teams

    • Effective problem-solving skills

    • The ability to support on-site customer visits and represent TE well to our customers

    • Ability to work in a global environment – able to accommodate varying time zones, fluent in English (verbal/written), able to collaborate with individuals across geographies

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, Associates degree or related field considered

    • Background course work in electromagnetics, signals and systems, channel theory, or associated courses

    • Experience in signal integrity engineering or testing preferred.

    • Familiarity with printed circuit board design, fabrication, and assembly

    • Experience with connector or cable assembly design is a plus

    • Knowledge of Commercial Vehicle or Automotive data connectivity protocols is a plus

     

    Competencies

     

    Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

    ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

    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, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)

    COMPENSATION

    • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $120,000 – $140,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)

    • Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

    • Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

    BENEFITS

    • A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

     

    EOE, Including Disability/Vets

    Location:

    WINSTON SALEM, NC, US, 27101-2165

    City: WINSTON SALEM

     

    State: NC

     

    Country/Region: US

     

    Travel: Less than 10%

     

    Requisition ID: 131125

    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.