Sr. R&D Laser Processing Product Development Engineer

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Sr. R&D Laser Processing Product Development Engineer

10/14/26

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

TE’s Medical business unit, part of the Industrial Solutions segment, offers medical device OEMs a complete product offering, and capable portfolio for minimally invasive, imaging, surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic devices. With more than 350 design engineers and a global presence in all key medical device hubs, we are a premier partner to the world’s leading medical technology companies for their next-generation medical devices. We are experts in all aspects of device design and manufacture, from access & delivery solutions for interventional medicine, to sensors & connectors for surgical applications. Our innovative solutions enable groundbreaking medical therapies such as treating heart disease without opening the body, placing microscopic devices into brain arteries and powering robotic surgery.

This position will focus on the development, optimization, and characterization of laser-based manufacturing processes, including laser welding, laser cutting, laser ablation, and related precision laser processing of small-scale metallic and polymeric components. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of product design, materials, process development, and manufacturing. The engineer will work closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality, operations, and equipment partners to develop robust laser processes and translate product requirements into repeatable manufacturing solutions.

Design and develop new medical products to meet customer requirements within scope (e.g., performance and quality), schedule (e.g., on time delivery), and budget (e.g., price) constraints. Develops design solutions to complex technical problems where analysis of data requires an in-depth evaluation of many factors.  Solutions will require use of ingenuity and creativity. Will support multiple NPI Projects and perform work without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.  Provides leadership, periodic consulting, and training for less experienced team members. Lead initial technical reviews and cost estimation analysis of new products to support quote generation. Translate customer’s product requirements into achievable product specifications and design features utilizing Design for Manufacturing Principles.