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Job Overview

At TE Connectivity, our R&D and Product Development Engineering teams transform innovative ideas into industry-leading products. We are seeking an experienced Staff Thermal Simulation Engineer to provide technical leadership in the development of high-performance electronic products from concept through manufacturing. In this role, you will be responsible for thermal management and CFD simulation of connectors, cable assemblies, external & internal antennas used in Edge AI & IoT applications.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for thermal, electro-thermal, and CFD simulation across the product development lifecycle, defining methodologies, assumptions, acceptance criteria and verification strategies.
Lead complex steady-state, transient and multiphysics analyses involving Joule heating, conduction, convection, radiation, and conjugate heat transfer to support product design decisions.
Drive design optimization through DoE, sensitivity studies, and correlation with physical testing, identifying critical parameters, risks, and robust design solutions.
Develop and drive thermal simulation methodologies, engineering standards, best practices, automation tools, and reusable workflows to improve capability, consistency, and engineering efficiency across global product platforms.
Drive thermal architecture decisions, technology roadmaps and risk mitigation strategies for new products and emerging technologies.
Provide technical leadership for concept development, DFMEA, design reviews, qualification activities, root-cause investigations, and cross-functional engineering decision-making.
Mentor engineers, conduct technical reviews, and lead global thermal/CFD initiatives while fostering capability development and knowledge sharing across the organization.

Candidate Desired Profile

M.Tech. in Thermal Engineering or a related discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience, or Ph.D. in Thermal Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated expertise in thermal management, electro-thermal analysis, and CFD simulation for complex electro-mechanical products, including multiphysics modeling and simulation-to-test correlation.
Proven ability to lead technically complex projects independently and influence engineering decisions across multiple products, programs, and global teams.
Advanced proficiency in ANSYS Workbench/Mechanical and ANSYS Icepak or Fluent for thermal and CFD analysis; experience with FloTHERM XT or comparable electronics-cooling simulation tools.
Proficiency in geometry preparation and meshing tools such as ANSYS SpaceClaim/Discovery, Creo, HyperMesh, or equivalent platforms.
Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for automation, data analytics, optimization, and simulation workflow development, including Design of Experiments (DoE) and sensitivity analysis.

What Your Background Should Look Like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 8 years of experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

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).

What Te Connectivity Offers

We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

Competitive Salary Package
Performance-Based Bonus Plans
Health and Wellness Incentives
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
Employee Resource Group

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STAFF R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER