Senior R&D Development Engineer
Pubblicato il 22-09-2026 - Te Connectivity in Cupello
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN:Join a team where innovation, engineering excellence, and real-world impact come together. In this role, you'll lead the development of cutting-edge heat-shrink and sealing solutions used in demanding automotive and industrial applications, taking products from concept through to market launch. You'll work with advanced polymer technologies, collaborate with global cross-functional teams, and have the opportunity to influence product strategy, innovation, and future technology platforms. If you're passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and seeing your ideas become commercial reality, we'd love to hear from you.For this role, compensation starts from 55.700,00 EUR gross, depending on experience and skills. It sits within a broader package that reflects the overall value of the role.YOUR MAIN TASKS:Lead the development of new heat-shrink tubing and sealing products from concept, design,
and validation through to industrialisation and product launch.Translate customer application requirements into robust product specifications covering thermal, mechanical, electrical, sealing, and environmental performance.Develop and optimise polymer-based solutions including single-wall and dual-wall tubing, adhesive-lined products, sealing sleeves, and moulded components.Design, execute, and analyse laboratory, pilot-scale, and manufacturing trials involving extrusion, crosslinking, expansion, moulding, and adhesive technologies.Drive product verification, qualification, risk assessment, and reliability activities using DFMEA, DOE, statistical analysis, and structured problem-solving tools.Investigate technical and manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions to improve product performance and quality.Collaborate closely with Product Management, Manufa