TE Connectivity: R&D/Product Development Engineer I

Job Description

The R&D/Product Development Engineer I role at TE Connectivity in Pune is an entry-level engineering opportunity focused on product development, technical problem-solving, prototype development, and engineering support. The position is designed for candidates who want to begin their careers in research and development while contributing to the creation and improvement of products used across technology and industrial applications. Engineers in this role will participate in building prototypes, determining product specifications, documenting technical requirements, and supporting engineering teams throughout product development activities. The position provides exposure to the practical stages of engineering design, from early product concepts and prototype evaluation to documentation and manufacturing support. For graduates with a relevant bachelor’s degree, this opportunity can provide valuable hands-on experience in product engineering and R&D within a global engineering organization.

A significant aspect of the role involves collaborating with engineering, operations, and vendor support teams to investigate and resolve technical issues that arise during production. The engineer will assist senior engineering professionals with assigned technical activities and contribute to identifying practical solutions for product and manufacturing challenges. This requires analytical thinking, attention to technical details, effective communication, and the ability to understand how product specifications translate into manufacturing processes. The role also includes preparing accurate documentation for manufacturing entities, ensuring that technical information is clearly recorded and available to relevant teams. By working closely with different functions, the engineer can develop a broader understanding of product lifecycle management, engineering documentation, manufacturing operations, supplier coordination, and production-quality problem solving.

The position is particularly suited to graduates who are interested in R&D engineering, product development, manufacturing engineering, design engineering, and technical problem-solving. TE Connectivity emphasizes values such as integrity, accountability, inclusion, innovation, and teamwork, making collaboration an important part of the working environment. Engineers will have opportunities to learn from experienced professionals while contributing to small-sized projects and specific technical elements of larger product initiatives. With an onsite work arrangement in Pune and limited travel requirements of less than 10%, the role offers an opportunity to build practical engineering expertise in a structured professional setting. Candidates who enjoy understanding how products are designed, prototyped, documented, manufactured, and improved can use this position as a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Support Product Development Activities
   Contribute to the development of individual products or specific technical elements within small-sized engineering projects while following established product development procedures and technical requirements.
2. Build Product Prototypes
   Participate in prototype-building activities to help engineering teams evaluate product concepts, identify potential improvements, and determine whether designs meet expected technical requirements.
3. Determine Product Specifications
   Assist in establishing and documenting product specifications based on engineering requirements, project objectives, design considerations, and manufacturing needs.
4. Provide Engineering Support
   Work alongside engineering staff and provide support for assigned technical activities, helping complete project tasks accurately and within expected timelines.
5. Investigate Production Issues
   Collaborate with operations and vendor support personnel to investigate technical problems encountered during production and help identify appropriate corrective solutions.
6. Resolve Technical Challenges
   Apply engineering knowledge and structured problem-solving techniques to assist in resolving product, manufacturing, or production-related technical issues.
7. Prepare Engineering Documentation
   Create and maintain accurate technical documentation required by manufacturing entities, ensuring that product and engineering information is properly recorded and communicated.
8. Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams
   Work effectively with engineering, operations, manufacturing, vendors, and other relevant teams to exchange technical information and support successful project execution.
9. Support Product Quality
   Contribute to identifying potential technical concerns during prototype development and production support activities, helping teams maintain expected product and engineering standards.
10. Assist with Technical Analysis
    Perform assigned engineering analysis and investigations under appropriate guidance, using technical knowledge to understand product behavior and support practical engineering decisions.
11. Maintain Project Records
    Ensure technical findings, prototype information, product specifications, and manufacturing-related details are documented accurately for future reference and project continuity.
12. Follow Engineering Standards
    Complete assigned responsibilities according to organizational procedures, engineering practices, quality expectations, safety requirements, and TE Connectivity’s professional values.

Requirements & Eligibility

1. Bachelor’s Degree
   Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering or technical field, or an equivalent local qualification relevant to product development and engineering activities.
2. Engineering Fundamentals
   Applicants should possess a sound understanding of fundamental engineering concepts and be able to apply academic knowledge to practical product development and technical support situations.
3. Interest in Product Development
   A strong interest in research and development, product engineering, prototyping, design improvement, manufacturing processes, and technical problem-solving will be beneficial for this position.
4. Technical Problem-Solving Skills
   Candidates should be capable of analyzing technical issues systematically, identifying possible causes, evaluating solutions, and supporting engineering teams in resolving production-related challenges.
5. Documentation Skills
   The role requires attention to detail and the ability to prepare clear, accurate technical documentation that can be understood and used by manufacturing and engineering teams.
6. Prototype Development Awareness
   Basic understanding of prototype development, product testing, engineering specifications, or design validation can help candidates contribute effectively to early-stage product development activities.
7. Communication Skills
   Strong written and verbal communication skills are important for interacting with engineers, operations teams, vendors, and manufacturing personnel while discussing technical information.
8. Teamwork and Collaboration
   Candidates should be comfortable working within cross-functional teams and demonstrate a willingness to support colleagues, accept feedback, share information, and contribute toward common project objectives.
9. Core Professional Values
   Applicants should demonstrate integrity, accountability, inclusion, innovation, and teamwork, reflecting the professional competencies expected within TE Connectivity’s engineering environment.
10. Willingness to Work Onsite
    The position is based onsite at TE Connectivity’s Pune location, so candidates should be prepared to work from the designated workplace and undertake limited travel when required.

Expected Salary

For an entry-level R&D/Product Development Engineer I in Pune, a realistic market-oriented salary expectation is approximately ₹4 LPA–₹7 LPA, depending on the candidate’s engineering specialization, academic background, technical skills, and relevant project or internship experience. Entry-level product and R&D engineering salaries can vary considerably across disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, electronics, manufacturing, and product design engineering.

For this TE Connectivity opportunity, the actual compensation will depend on the company’s internal salary structure, candidate qualifications, and selected engineering discipline. Candidates with strong hands-on project experience, prototype development exposure, CAD/design knowledge, manufacturing awareness, or relevant engineering internships may have stronger positioning within the applicable market range.

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