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Materials Development Intern

TE Connectivity · Fremont, CAtoday
$56k – $119kfrom the posting

BS-level R&D / Research roles on Crosslinked list a median of $126k (347 that show pay).

Support material substitution and optimization trials for heat-shrink, wire and cable products

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on lab and production-scale trials for aerospace/defense wire and cable materials, with executive exposure and mentorship.

Might not be for you. 10-12 week summer internship only; heavy documentation and compliance work (REACH/RoHS) rather than open-ended research.

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleInternship-friendlyBS acceptable Realistic requirements

Core polymer roleBA/BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Plastics/Polymer Engineering; design and execute material substitution trials for heat-shrink, wire and cable products

H-1B filings

TE Connectivity filed 48 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Senior R&D/Product Development Engineer, Senior R&D Product Development Engineer, Quality & Reliability Engineer. Median filed pay: $120K a year.

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Seniority
Intern/Co-op
Work
Hybrid
Type
Internship
Degree
BS
Industry
Electronics
Role
R&D / Research
Materials
Heat-shrink polymersWire and cable insulation materials
Benefits
equity/stockmentorship via NAVIGATE platformexecutive exposure

Role details

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 Aerospace Defense & Marine Business Unit, will help us make the connections that move the world forward by:

Providing engineering support for heat-shrink as well as wire and cable products.

Supporting development activities as part of a larger project, including organizing experiments, testing, and collating data.

Working closely with Lead Engineers, Product Managers, Project Managers, and Operations to successfully deliver projects into operations.

Participating in continuous improvement activities.

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:

Work with Lead Engineers to design and execute material substitution and optimization trials.

Collect, record, and analyze data from lab-scale and production-scale trials.

Communicate progress and results to Lead Engineers, Product Managers, Project Managers, and Operations.

Prepare and participate in design reviews, root cause investigations, failure mode and effects analysis reviews, and quality planning for new products.

Ensure heat-shrink and wire and cable products comply with industry requirements (e.g. REACH, ROHS, etc.).

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 Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Plastics/Polymer 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.

I&D

TE Connectivity and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Competencies

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Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Compensation

  • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $26.92-$57.15/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

6900 PASEO PADRE PARKWAY

FREMONT, California 94555

United States

Posting City: FREMONT

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: None

Requisition ID: 158023

Workplace Type: Hybrid

External Careers Page: University Reqs

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Materials Development Intern role at TE Connectivity?

The listed annual base salary range is $56K–$119K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the Materials Development Intern role at TE Connectivity based?

This role is based in Fremont, CA. Work arrangement: Hybrid.

What degree is required for the Materials Development Intern role at TE Connectivity?

This role requires a BS.

What polymers or materials does this Materials Development Intern role work with?

Heat-shrink polymers, Wire and cable insulation materials.