Tooling Development Engineer
Pubblicato il 31-08-2026 - Te Connectivity in Italia
The R&D; Product Development Engineer (Tooling) will be part of a team responsible for developing industrial termination machines for the appliance industry.
These machines are used for the high-volume production of wire harnesses, integrating wires, connectors, and terminals in automated manufacturing processes.
Lead machine development projects throughout the full lifecycle, from concept definition to design, validation, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
Act as the technical lead for assigned projects, coordinating cross-functional teams.
Drive innovation by identifying new technologies and industry trends to enhance product competitiveness.
Develop machines that meet customer and market requirements for performance, quality, cost, reliability, and lead time.
Collaborate with global suppliers and development partners, including review and approval of supplier designs.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards, including CE requirements.
Lead problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and risk assessment activities, including FMEA,
to ensure robust and reliable machine designs.
Give on-site support to machine testing, troubleshooting, installation, startup, and commissioning.
Prepare and maintain technical specifications, design documentation, and detailed mechanical drawings.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
More than 3 years of experience in product development and engineering.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial automation.
Strong knowledge of mechanical and mechatronic design.
Demonstrated experience in performing risk assessments and leading Design and Process FMEA activities to ensure robust, safe, and reliable machine designs in compliance with applicable standards.
Proficiency with major CAD platforms, such as PTC Creo, SolidWorks, or Autodesk Inventor.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft W