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At TE Connectivity, we help build the technologies that keep the world connected. As a global leader in connectivity and sensor solutions, we partner with customers across industries to develop innovative products that power transportation, industrial, medical, energy, aerospace, and data infrastructure applications.
The Digital Data Networks department is seeking an experienced Staff R&D Product Development Engineer to lead the development of next-generation high-speed connector and interconnect solutions for data center, AI, compute, storage, and networking applications. This role is responsible for driving product development from concept through production release, translating customer requirements into innovative engineering solutions, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance products.
The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in connector design and new product development with a strong understanding of Signal Integrity (SI) principles and high-speed interconnect technologies.
Role and Responsibilities
Product Development & Technical Leadership
- Lead new connector development projects from concept through prototyping, validation, qualification, and production release.
- Translate customer and system requirements into product specifications, connector architectures, and engineering solutions.
- Design and optimize connector systems, including contacts, housings, grounding structures, materials, and tolerance requirements.
- Evaluate design tradeoffs related to electrical performance, mechanical performance, reliability, manufacturability, scalability, and cost.
- Conduct design reviews, DFMEA activities, design verification, qualification testing, and technical problem-solving.
- Identify technical risks and implement corrective actions and design improvements.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering team members.
High-Speed Connector & Signal Integrity Development
- Apply Signal Integrity fundamentals, including impedance control, insertion loss, return loss, crosstalk, grounding, and shielding considerations.
- Optimize connector performance through understanding of contact geometry, dielectric materials, PCB interfaces, and pin assignments.
- Partner with Signal Integrity engineers to review simulation data, measurement results, and electrical performance requirements.
- Balance SI performance requirements with manufacturing, reliability, and cost objectives.
- Support development of products aligned with emerging industry standards, including PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, and other next-generation interfaces.
Design Validation & Manufacturing Support
- Develop and execute design verification and qualification plans.
- Lead prototype builds, testing activities, failure analysis, root-cause investigations, and design optimization efforts.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and tooling teams to ensure robust designs suitable for high-volume production.
- Apply knowledge of connector manufacturing processes, including stamping, injection molding, plating, assembly, and automation.
- Support product industrialization, qualification, and production ramp-up activities.
Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work directly with customers and internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and future interconnect needs.
- Recommend and develop connector solutions based on application and system requirements.
- Collaborate closely with Signal Integrity, Manufacturing, Tooling, Quality, Product Management, Operations, and Supplier Engineering teams.
- Support customer design reviews, prototype evaluations, qualification efforts, and issue resolution.
- Communicate technical decisions, project status, risks, and development progress to stakeholders.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 7 years of engineering experience, preferably in connector, interconnect, or electromechanical product development.
- Proven experience leading new product development projects from concept through production release.
- Strong background in connector design for high-speed data communication, data center, server, storage, networking, or AI infrastructure applications.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Skills
Technical Skills
- Connector architecture and mechanical design.
- GD&T, tolerance analysis, material selection, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
- Understanding of connector components, contact systems, housing structures, grounding concepts, and PCB interfaces.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes including stamping, molding, plating, assembly, and automation.
- Signal Integrity fundamentals, including:
- Impedance
- Insertion loss
- Return loss
- Crosstalk
- Dk/Df
- Grounding and shielding
- Familiarity with high-speed interconnect technologies such as PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, and related standards.
- Experience working with engineering design and analysis tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, ANSYS, or equivalent.
Professional Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex technical projects independently.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to mentor and guide other engineers.
Other Information
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing high-speed board-to-board, board-to-cable, card-edge, backplane, or internal I/O connectors.
- Experience with 112G/224G PAM4 and next-generation high-speed interconnect technologies.
- Experience optimizing contact geometry, grounding structures, dielectric materials, and pin assignments for electrical performance.
- Proven success taking products through the full development lifecycle, from concept and prototype through tooling and mass production.
- Experience working directly with customers in data center, server, storage, networking, or AI infrastructure markets.
- Patents, invention disclosures, or demonstrated innovation in connector and interconnect technologies are highly desirable.
Travel Requirements
- Ability to travel approximately 10% to 25% as needed.
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).
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $145,300 - $217,900 (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
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.
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At TE Connectivity, we help build the technologies that keep the world connected. As a global leader in connectivity and sensor solutions, we partner with customers across industries to develop innovative products that power transportation, industrial, medical, energy, aerospace, and data infrastructure applications.
The Digital Data Networks department is seeking an experienced Staff R&D Product Development Engineer to lead the development of next-generation high-speed connector and interconnect solutions for data center, AI, compute, storage, and networking applications. This role is responsible for driving product development from concept through production release, translating customer requirements into innovative engineering solutions, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance products.
The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in connector design and new product development with a strong understanding of Signal Integrity (SI) principles and high-speed interconnect technologies.
Role and Responsibilities
Product Development & Technical Leadership
- Lead new connector development projects from concept through prototyping, validation, qualification, and production release.
- Translate customer and system requirements into product specifications, connector architectures, and engineering solutions.
- Design and optimize connector systems, including contacts, housings, grounding structures, materials, and tolerance requirements.
- Evaluate design tradeoffs related to electrical performance, mechanical performance, reliability, manufacturability, scalability, and cost.
- Conduct design reviews, DFMEA activities, design verification, qualification testing, and technical problem-solving.
- Identify technical risks and implement corrective actions and design improvements.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering team members.
High-Speed Connector & Signal Integrity Development
- Apply Signal Integrity fundamentals, including impedance control, insertion loss, return loss, crosstalk, grounding, and shielding considerations.
- Optimize connector performance through understanding of contact geometry, dielectric materials, PCB interfaces, and pin assignments.
- Partner with Signal Integrity engineers to review simulation data, measurement results, and electrical performance requirements.
- Balance SI performance requirements with manufacturing, reliability, and cost objectives.
- Support development of products aligned with emerging industry standards, including PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, and other next-generation interfaces.
Design Validation & Manufacturing Support
- Develop and execute design verification and qualification plans.
- Lead prototype builds, testing activities, failure analysis, root-cause investigations, and design optimization efforts.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and tooling teams to ensure robust designs suitable for high-volume production.
- Apply knowledge of connector manufacturing processes, including stamping, injection molding, plating, assembly, and automation.
- Support product industrialization, qualification, and production ramp-up activities.
Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work directly with customers and internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and future interconnect needs.
- Recommend and develop connector solutions based on application and system requirements.
- Collaborate closely with Signal Integrity, Manufacturing, Tooling, Quality, Product Management, Operations, and Supplier Engineering teams.
- Support customer design reviews, prototype evaluations, qualification efforts, and issue resolution.
- Communicate technical decisions, project status, risks, and development progress to stakeholders.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 7 years of engineering experience, preferably in connector, interconnect, or electromechanical product development.
- Proven experience leading new product development projects from concept through production release.
- Strong background in connector design for high-speed data communication, data center, server, storage, networking, or AI infrastructure applications.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Skills
Technical Skills
- Connector architecture and mechanical design.
- GD&T, tolerance analysis, material selection, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
- Understanding of connector components, contact systems, housing structures, grounding concepts, and PCB interfaces.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes including stamping, molding, plating, assembly, and automation.
- Signal Integrity fundamentals, including:
- Impedance
- Insertion loss
- Return loss
- Crosstalk
- Dk/Df
- Grounding and shielding
- Familiarity with high-speed interconnect technologies such as PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, and related standards.
- Experience working with engineering design and analysis tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, ANSYS, or equivalent.
Professional Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex technical projects independently.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to mentor and guide other engineers.
Other Information
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing high-speed board-to-board, board-to-cable, card-edge, backplane, or internal I/O connectors.
- Experience with 112G/224G PAM4 and next-generation high-speed interconnect technologies.
- Experience optimizing contact geometry, grounding structures, dielectric materials, and pin assignments for electrical performance.
- Proven success taking products through the full development lifecycle, from concept and prototype through tooling and mass production.
- Experience working directly with customers in data center, server, storage, networking, or AI infrastructure markets.
- Patents, invention disclosures, or demonstrated innovation in connector and interconnect technologies are highly desirable.
Travel Requirements
- Ability to travel approximately 10% to 25% as needed.
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).
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $145,300 - $217,900 (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
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:
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote R&D project manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical discipline required
- 3 to 7 years of project management experience in an R&D or product development environment
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential strongly preferred
- Experience with stage-gate development processes and cross-functional team coordination
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements relevant to the industry such as FDA or ISO standards
Tips for Your Remote R&D Project Manager Job Search
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Show async collaboration in your resume
Remote r&d employers want evidence you've managed projects without in-person check-ins. Name the tools you've used for async updates, milestone tracking, and cross-functional handoffs, and quantify outcomes where you can.
Prepare for distributed team interview questions
Remote r&d hiring managers ask how you keep research timelines on track when stakeholders are in different time zones. Prepare specific examples of how you've communicated blockers, escalated risks, and kept distributed teams aligned on deliverables.
Highlight written documentation skills specifically
Remote r&d teams run on written records. Call out experience writing project charters, status reports, risk logs, or research meeting notes, since clear written communication replaces the hallway conversations that happen in on-site roles.
Remote R&D Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote r&d project manager job?
Target companies with distributed research teams, since they already have the infrastructure and culture for remote r&d work. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to coordinate across time zones without in-person check-ins. Demonstrating experience with async project tracking tools, milestone documentation, and cross-functional remote collaboration gives you a concrete edge over candidates who only list general project management skills.
Which companies hire remote r&d project managers?
Companies hiring remote r&d project managers right now include Amgen, TE Connectivity, and Penn State University, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first biotech, medical device, and enterprise software firms make up a large share of these openings, since their research operations are already distributed across multiple facilities or entirely virtual.
Can you get a remote r&d project manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level r&d project manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage timelines and stakeholders with minimal oversight from day one. Early-career candidates can show documented results from research assistant roles, lab coordination, or academic project leadership, especially if they can demonstrate written communication skills and comfort with async workflows that remote teams rely on.
Do you need a degree for remote r&d project manager jobs?
Not always, though a bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical field is common in this role. Remote employers increasingly weigh demonstrated project delivery, familiarity with r&d lifecycle management, and proficiency with collaboration tools alongside formal credentials. Certifications like PMP or CAPM and a portfolio of completed research projects can offset a non-traditional educational background.
Which industries hire the most remote r&d project managers?
Remote r&d project manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire r&d project managers remotely because their research and development work is structured around distributed teams, multi-site trials, or software-driven product cycles that don't require daily on-site presence.
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