Senior R&D Development Engineer
Pubblicato il 05-10-2026 - Te Connectivity in Chieti
In this role you will lead the development of heat-shrink and sealing solutions for automotive and industrial applications, guiding products from concept to market launch. You’ll work with advanced polymer technologies and cross-functional teams to influence product strategy and future platforms. You will tackle complex engineering challenges, drive verification and qualification, and push for reliable, high-quality solutions. This is an opportunity to shape commercially-ready products that meet demanding performance needs.
- Competitive Salary Package
- Performance-Based Premio Plans
- Health Insurance
- AD&D; Insurance
- Development Plan
- Lead development of heat-shrink tubing and sealing products from concept to industrialisation and launch
- Translate customer requirements into robust product specs covering thermal, mechanical, electrical, sealing, and environmental performance
- Develop and optimise polymer-based solutions including single-wall/dual-wall tubing, adhesive-lined products, sealing sleeves, and moulded components
- Design, execute, and analyse laboratory,
pilot-scale, and manufacturing trials (extrusion, crosslinking, expansion, moulding, adhesives)
- Drive product verification, qualification, risk assessment, and reliability activities using DFMEA, DOE, statistics, and problem-solving tools
- Investigate root causes of technical/manufacturing issues and implement effective corrective actions
- Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, suppliers, and customers to ensure successful delivery and launch readiness
- Degree in Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical discipline
- 5+ years of product development experience from concept through qualification and launch
- Hands-on expertise in polymer extrusion and at least one related technology (heat-shrink expansion, crosslinking, adhesive lining, moulding, or compounding)
- Strong knowledge of p