R&D TECHNICIAN

Role details

TE Connectivity (TE) seeks a motivated, hands-on professional to join its Additive Manufacturing R&D team within the Corporate Technology Center. This role supports the development, testing, and deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies—particularly polymer and metal 3D printing. Working with engineers and technical specialists, the candidate will evaluate materials and processes, operate laboratory equipment, and help translate innovative ideas into practical solutions for TE businesses.

This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

Job Requirements

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• Operate, program, and troubleshoot 3D printing and related laboratory equipment; monitor jobs, throughput, and priorities. Maintain R&D facilities.

• Prepare, clean, inspect, and finish printed components, including mechanical and chemical support removal.

• Perform physical, mechanical, thermal, surface, and electrical materials testing and characterization, as applicable.

• Support evaluations of process capabilities, material properties, prototypes, and experimental results.

• Use hand tools, measuring instruments, microscopes, and other equipment for testing and inspection.

• Document procedures, findings, and project updates; contribute ideas to technical problem-solving and R&D projects.

• Follow environmental, health, and safety (EHS) procedures for chemical/material handling, waste management, and laboratory housekeeping.

What your background should look like

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Required

• Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to safely operate hand tools and technical equipment.

• Ability to learn new equipment and software, troubleshoot problems, and manage work with limited supervision.

• Effective collaboration and written/verbal communication, including accurate technical documentation.

• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to report all hours worked daily.

• Commitment to EHS practices and safe handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

• High school diploma or GED required

Preferred

• Associate’s degree in engineering or manufacturing technology, materials science, or a related field—or equivalent relevant hands-on technical experience.

• Experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, materials processing, or technical development setting.

• Familiarity with materials/metallurgical concepts, materials processing, and physical, surface, or electrical characterization.

• Familiarity with additive manufacturing (polymer and/or metal), process evaluation, and material property testing.

• Experience with CAD/engineering drawings (Creo, SolidWorks, GD&T/ASME Y14.5), machining, fabrication, or equipment troubleshooting.

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: $71,700 – $107,500 (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.

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

Posting City: MIDDLETOWN

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 162168

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology