Why join us

We are seeking an Process & Product Development Engineer II with experience in product and process design, process optimization and scale-up. In this role the successful candidate will work with a project team on New Product Design (NPD) opportunities taking products from concept to production. The ideal candidate will possess experience in process engineering, line layout, scalable fixturing and tooling design, a good understanding of catheter shaft manufacturing processes, and the ability to work as part of a cross functional team. The successful candidate will report into the R&D/Product Development team and the position will be based in our Medical HQ in Galway.

TE Connectivity’s NPD Engineering Teams are responsible for product and process development of minimally invasive catheter shafts from feasibility through to transfer to operations and commercial release; The NPD team engage with customers to understand the user needs and requirements and work with customer to deliver the solution.

Your main tasks

• Process Development: Be an integral part of the team tasked with the development of catheter shafts from concept through to process validation and transfer to operations
• Process Optimization: Work with the Technical leaders to continuously evaluate and improve existing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness while maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with PMO, Operations, Quality, and other departments to ensure smooth handoffs and successful process development and implementation.

• Customer engagement: Build a partnership with customers and support technical content during customer calls and visits.

• Troubleshooting: Work with a team to address technical issues during feasibility, development, validation, scale-up and manufacturing, providing solutions to design and process challenges.

• Documentation & Compliance: Prepare detailed documentation in line with project needs, regulatory requirements and industry standards.

• Innovation: Support continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of new technologies, methodologies, and solutions to meet business goals.

Your ideal background

• Level 8 Engineering, Science or equivalent degree.
• 3-5 years industry experience in a Medical NPD environment.
• Experience in optimising line layouts and process set-up, designing and incorporating smart and scalable fixturing and tooling design.
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), or other process optimization methodologies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in catheter shaft manufacturing techniques including braiding, coiling, reflow, and thermal/adhesive bonding
• Proven ability to conduct and contribute to FMEAs, verifications, and validations for medical device products and processes
• Working knowledge of biocompatible metal and polymer materials
• Proficiency with engineering tools including DOE, SPC, and Minitab
• 3D mechanical design competence with assemblies and 2D specifications (SolidWorks preferred)
• Smart, scalable fixturing design suitable for large-scale manufacturing
• Ability to rapidly prototype and optimize designs based on feedback
• Strong analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to present technical information clearly to teams and management
• Collaborative team player who can execute according to project plans
• Capability to advance projects through key milestone phases
• Willingness to travel occasionally to meet with customers