TE Connectivity · 1 month ago
STAFF R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER - Thermal
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expTE Connectivity Ltd. is a global technology and manufacturing leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. The role involves leading the development and implementation of complex thermal simulation models to optimize manufacturing and design processes, along with conducting simulations to support design optimization and material selection.
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Responsibilities
Leading the development and implementation of complex Thermal simulation models to optimize manufacturing, designs, or processes
Perform calculation & simulation on temperature distribution over the system
Conducted thermo-mechanical and structural simulations to support design optimization, material selection, and validation from concept to production
Proficient in simplifying complex CAD geometries for efficient structural and thermal simulation analyses
In-depth knowledge of mechanical design, conductive and convective heat transfer, and fluid flow mechanics
Collaborate with the designer, manufacturing, and testing teams to correlate FEA results with physical testing
Experience with DOE (Design of Experiments) and optimization techniques
Directing cross-functional teams to address and resolve intricate design and manufacturing issues
Analyzing complex simulation results to identify areas for improvement and driving design or process changes
Ensuring the maintenance and updating of simulation models to achieve optimal accuracy and relevance
Validate concept designs using simulation techniques and determine design robustness, critical to function requirements
Deploy FEA Techniques – implicit and explicit approach, using Software tools like Ansys Work Bench, LSDyna, Hypermesh, Simufact, Digimat etc
Translate the actual problem to a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model, interpret analysis results, and select the best solution, which includes linear & non-linear analysis under different physics
Monitor and evaluate simulation software capabilities and industry trends
Collaborate with design & validation teams to enhance the design optimization
Understanding the influence/impact of activities on financial decisions
Qualification
Required
BE/ B.Tech (Mechanical/Electrical)
Knowledge of product, design processes, and methodology
Proficiency in state-of-the-art FEA- ANSYS WORKBENCH, LS-DYNA, HYPERMESH, SIMUFACT, MOLDEX3D, OPTISLANG, ICEPAK MAXWELL, Ansys HFSS System simulations such as MATLAB & SIMULINK
CAD tools- PTC Creo, Space Claim
Programming language - Python, Microsoft VB-script, Power IB
Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools
Knowledge of associated manufacturing processes (molding, stamping, plating, crimping & assy)
Knowledge about the Soldering, crimping & welding technologies
Knowledge of technical paper publications & applying for patents
3-5 years of industry experience
Expertise in Ansys Workbench
Experience with connector products (Plastic and Sheet Metal parts)
Knowledge of material science (Metals, Resins & hyper elastic material) and implementation for simulation
Correlation of Test and simulation data/results
Expertise in CAE tools, Optimization techniques, and testing methods
Implementing LEAN / 6 Sigma / Kaizen techniques to live projects
Preferred
M Tech (Mechanical/Electrical)
Company
TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity provides and markets engineered electronic components, network solutions, and specialty products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.1B2025-04-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.47B
2025-01-28Post Ipo Debt· $782.37M
2024-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $350M
Leadership Team
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Terrence R. Curtin
Chief Executive Officer
Heath A. Mitts
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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