• Design and develop socket, high-speed connector, and cable assembly solutions used inside switches, servers, and storage for data communication • Responsible for product design and documentation from market definition through production and release • Work closely with customer and TE sales/SA/FAE/PM to capture VOC and convert to TE design conceptualization and preliminary product specification • Conceive concepts, perform feasibility studies, and run mechanical and thermal simulations • Make engineering evaluations/proposals to customers and create detailed designs including 2D/3D drawings • Perform DFMEA, tolerance and statistical analyses, and build prototype samples for validation • Complete product qualification and finalize product specifications • Provide technical support to Operations teams (Quality and Production) for launch and efficiency improvements • Resolve product-related issues to closure and manage ECN/PCN • Follow LEANPD Project Process and drive development through stage-gate reviews to meet time, quality, and budget milestones • Work with global manufacturing resources, procurement, and suppliers to meet technical, quality, and cost objectives • Execute technical documentation including design drawings, engineering and product change notices, and design history files • Interact with customers, vendors, marketing, sales, and other engineering areas during pre-production stages