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R&D/PRODUCT DVL TECHNICIAN V

TE Connectivity · Plymouth, MNtoday
$77k – $116k

Operate and optimize extrusion equipment to produce prototype medical tubing for R&D programs

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Front-end innovation role — not production — with direct engineer collaboration on new medical tubing processes and scale-up.

Might not be for you. Requires 5+ years of hands-on extrusion expertise; less open-ended research, more equipment operation and troubleshooting.

Mostly at the benchDeep specialist Senior hires only

Adjacent materials roleMedical tubing extrusion; thermoplastic materials and extrusion fundamentals; operate extrusion equipment for prototype builds

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
Senior
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Experience
5+ yrs
Industry
Medical devices
Role
R&D / Research
Techniques
Dimensional inspection and metrology
Benefits
employee stock purchase plan

Role details

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. ​ Job Overview We’re looking for a highly skilled, hands-on Extrusion Development Technician to join our R&D team and work directly with engineers to transform ideas into prototypes, processes, and commercial products. This is not a traditional production role. You’ll be at the front end of innovation, operating extrusion equipment, solving technical challenges, developing new processes, and helping bring advanced medical products to market.

What You'll Do

Set up, start up, operate, optimize, troubleshoot, and shut down extrusion equipment for development and prototype builds. Produce prototype tubing and components for new product development programs. Select tooling, materials, and process parameters to achieve product requirements. Partner closely with R&D engineers to conduct trials, process investigations, and technology development. Analyze results, recommend improvements, and support process scale-up and commercialization. Serve as a technical resource and mentor for extrusion best practices.

Job Requirements Medical tubing extrusion Extrusion startup, shutdown, and troubleshooting Tooling selection and process optimization Prototype manufacturing and process development Thermoplastic materials and extrusion fundamentals Dimensional inspection and metrology Data collection, root cause analysis, and problem solving Cross-functional collaboration Continuous improvement and technical leadership What your background should look like • 5+ years of hands-on extrusion experience, preferably in medical devices or another regulated industry. • Demonstrated expertise independently running extrusion equipment, including setup, startup, troubleshooting, process adjustment, and shutdown. • Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to select and adjust tooling to meet product requirements. • Self-driven, highly motivated, and comfortable working with minimal supervision. • Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify issues, recommend practical solutions, and keep development work moving. • Interest in building, testing, learning, and developing new technologies in a collaborative R&D environment.

Ideal Candidate A self-starter who can walk up to an extruder, select the right tooling, make good product, troubleshoot issues, and help engineers move new products from concept to commercialization. Competencies Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork 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: $77,400 - $116,100 (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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What is the salary for the R&D/PRODUCT DVL TECHNICIAN V role at TE Connectivity?

The listed annual base salary range is $77K–$116K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the R&D/PRODUCT DVL TECHNICIAN V role at TE Connectivity based?

This role is based in Plymouth, MN.

What degree is required for the R&D/PRODUCT DVL TECHNICIAN V role at TE Connectivity?

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How many years of experience does this R&D/PRODUCT DVL TECHNICIAN V role require?

The posting calls for at least 5 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this R&D/PRODUCT DVL TECHNICIAN V role work with?

Thermoplastics.

What techniques or methods are required for this R&D/PRODUCT DVL TECHNICIAN V role?

Dimensional inspection and metrology.