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Product Development Intern roles sit at the intersection of engineering, design, and market research, making them a strong CPT fit when your program includes coursework in product management, industrial engineering, or UX. Your DSO must document how the internship ties directly to your curriculum before you start work.
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Get Access To All JobsAt TE Connectivity, you’ll help bring our purpose to life by creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. Your role as an Intern in the Global Operations Business Unit will help us make the connections that move the world forward by:
Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineer Intern for the Medical Business Unit will be responsible for supporting product and process development engineering activities of new medical device products.
Expected results are completion of projects as assigned which can include process development and/or characterization or other engineering projects directly contributing to the business needs with a focus on problem solving, cost reduction and product deliveries.
Responsibilities
At TE Connectivity, you’ll be part of a global collaborative culture where your innovative approach and actions have the potential to transform the world of tomorrow. In this role you’ll:
- Provide support in testing of product designs, fixture design, medical device building and processing medical devices through process equipment.
- Learning of medical device technologies, tour manufacturing lines and interacting with cross functional teams.
- Develop reports of test data with summaries of conclusions based on the data.
- Problem solving abilities to resolve complex technical process and product designs.
You’re the kind of person we are looking for if you:
- Have earned a high school diploma or GED.
- Are currently enrolled in, or pursuing, a BA/BS Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university—or have equivalent work experience (gap year students may also be considered).
- Preferably have prior internship experience or have completed a major project.
- Are authorized to work in the U.S.
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
Compensation
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $20.91 – 45.04/hour (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.
What TE Connectivity Internship Program offers
TE has a robust internship program that provides our interns with an abundance of resources to feel included as part of our Team. Every summer we coordinate various educational and networking events for our interns. The TE University Relations team will be hosting virtual meetups, information sessions, tours, skill building presentations, and topping it off with National Intern Day celebration activities.
A unique employee resource group we have is the Young Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG). This group is committed to creating a highly engaged and empowered cross-functional network of young professionals by placing high value in Professional Development, Networking Opportunities and Community Involvement to drive the success of our interns.
In addition to the ERG, we also provide our interns with complete access to our internal library of self-lead courses. These courses include academies like leadership to help the interns develop their development in becoming future leaders at our organization. To help with their professional growth, we provide access to Mentors via our NAVIGATE platform. Mentors serve as a guide to navigate the organization and provide additional support in their career endeavors at the company. Our program provides a holistic experience for interns that targets professional development and personal growth.
Our internship program typically runs May thru August and gives students the opportunity to work on projects that contribute to the success of their team and build on their classroom experience. Throughout the 10–12-week program, interns will be provided with:
- Onboarding & Orientation
- Professional Development Workshops
- Networking Opportunities
- Operations Experience
- Executive Exposure
Timeline
TE Connectivity recruits on campus between September and March for New Grad (FT), Rotational, Internship and Co-op positions beginning in May. Once you have applied to a position, your resume and application will be reviewed. If you are selected to move to the next step in the application process, you will be contacted by a recruiter. Once you accept an offer, the onboarding process will begin in January for interns who have committed to offers in the fall semester and upon acceptance for interns who have committed to offers in the spring semester.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
Important Notice Regarding Recruitment Fraud
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Job Locations:
5905 TRENTON LN N
PLYMOUTH, Minnesota 55442
United States
Posting City: PLYMOUTH
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: None
Requisition ID: 155715
Workplace Type: Onsite
At TE Connectivity, you’ll help bring our purpose to life by creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. Your role as an Intern in the Global Operations Business Unit will help us make the connections that move the world forward by:
Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineer Intern for the Medical Business Unit will be responsible for supporting product and process development engineering activities of new medical device products.
Expected results are completion of projects as assigned which can include process development and/or characterization or other engineering projects directly contributing to the business needs with a focus on problem solving, cost reduction and product deliveries.
Responsibilities
At TE Connectivity, you’ll be part of a global collaborative culture where your innovative approach and actions have the potential to transform the world of tomorrow. In this role you’ll:
- Provide support in testing of product designs, fixture design, medical device building and processing medical devices through process equipment.
- Learning of medical device technologies, tour manufacturing lines and interacting with cross functional teams.
- Develop reports of test data with summaries of conclusions based on the data.
- Problem solving abilities to resolve complex technical process and product designs.
You’re the kind of person we are looking for if you:
- Have earned a high school diploma or GED.
- Are currently enrolled in, or pursuing, a BA/BS Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university—or have equivalent work experience (gap year students may also be considered).
- Preferably have prior internship experience or have completed a major project.
- Are authorized to work in the U.S.
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
Compensation
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $20.91 – 45.04/hour (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.
What TE Connectivity Internship Program offers
TE has a robust internship program that provides our interns with an abundance of resources to feel included as part of our Team. Every summer we coordinate various educational and networking events for our interns. The TE University Relations team will be hosting virtual meetups, information sessions, tours, skill building presentations, and topping it off with National Intern Day celebration activities.
A unique employee resource group we have is the Young Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG). This group is committed to creating a highly engaged and empowered cross-functional network of young professionals by placing high value in Professional Development, Networking Opportunities and Community Involvement to drive the success of our interns.
In addition to the ERG, we also provide our interns with complete access to our internal library of self-lead courses. These courses include academies like leadership to help the interns develop their development in becoming future leaders at our organization. To help with their professional growth, we provide access to Mentors via our NAVIGATE platform. Mentors serve as a guide to navigate the organization and provide additional support in their career endeavors at the company. Our program provides a holistic experience for interns that targets professional development and personal growth.
Our internship program typically runs May thru August and gives students the opportunity to work on projects that contribute to the success of their team and build on their classroom experience. Throughout the 10–12-week program, interns will be provided with:
- Onboarding & Orientation
- Professional Development Workshops
- Networking Opportunities
- Operations Experience
- Executive Exposure
Timeline
TE Connectivity recruits on campus between September and March for New Grad (FT), Rotational, Internship and Co-op positions beginning in May. Once you have applied to a position, your resume and application will be reviewed. If you are selected to move to the next step in the application process, you will be contacted by a recruiter. Once you accept an offer, the onboarding process will begin in January for interns who have committed to offers in the fall semester and upon acceptance for interns who have committed to offers in the spring semester.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
Important Notice Regarding Recruitment Fraud
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Job Locations:
5905 TRENTON LN N
PLYMOUTH, Minnesota 55442
United States
Posting City: PLYMOUTH
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: None
Requisition ID: 155715
Workplace Type: Onsite
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Does a Product Development Intern role qualify for CPT authorization?
It qualifies when your academic program includes coursework directly related to the role, product management, engineering design, market analysis, or UX research are common examples. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific curriculum. Roles that involve only administrative or clerical tasks are harder to justify even under a product development title.
Can I do CPT for a startup that doesn't have an HR department?
Yes. CPT authorization is school-issued and doesn't depend on the employer's size or HR infrastructure. The employer needs to provide a signed offer letter describing your responsibilities and employment dates. Your school processes the authorization through SEVIS, so the employer has no filing obligation before your start date.
What happens if my CPT authorization doesn't arrive before my start date?
You can't begin work until your updated I-20 showing CPT authorization is in hand. Starting early, even by one day, is considered unauthorized employment and can affect future visa status. Build in at least two weeks between submitting your CPT request to your DSO and your intended start date to absorb any processing delays.
How do I find Product Development Intern roles where the employer understands F-1 CPT?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented work-authorization experience for F-1 students. Targeting companies already familiar with CPT onboarding significantly reduces the risk of an offer falling through because the employer is unwilling to provide the required offer letter or navigate the I-9 process for students.
Does using more than 12 months of full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes. Twelve months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of total duration, doesn't affect OPT. If your product development internship is full-time across multiple semesters, track your cumulative authorized hours carefully with your DSO to protect your post-graduation work authorization options.