Product Development Engineer - Optics, Fiber Connectivity & Precision Mechanical Systems
Posting Start Date: 9/16/26
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Job Description:
Job Overview
Product Development Engineer -
Optics, Fiber Connectivity & Precision Mechanical Systems
Multiple Levels: Early-Career through Senior Technical Lead
Digital Data Networks (DDN) Business Unit | TE Connectivity
Location: Rochester, New York | Hybrid
Engineer the Connectivity Powering AI
TE Connectivity is expanding our Product Development Engineering team in Rochester, New York. We are hiring engineers across multiple career levels to develop the optical connectivity technologies enabling AI, hyperscale data centers, cloud computing, telecommunications, and next-generation digital infrastructure.
This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of optics, precision mechanics, materials, manufacturing, and high-speed communication. You will help turn complex technical challenges into scalable products that move enormous amounts of data faster, more reliably, and at greater density.
We are hiring Product Development Engineers:
Senior: 5+ years of experience
Engineer II: 2-5 Years of experience
Engineer I: 1-2 Years of experience
Final level and scope will be matched to each candidate's experience, technical depth, and leadership capabilities.
Please note: operations are currently based at a temporary site in Webster, NY. The team will transition to a permanent Rochester location (near RIT) upon completion.
What You May Work On
Depending on your expertise, you may contribute to one or more of the following areas:
Free-space optics, expanded-beam, fiber-to-chip, and passive optical systems
Fiber-optic connectors, ferrules, cable assemblies, termination systems, and optical shuffles
Precision opto-mechanical and mechanical components, alignment systems, latches, strain relief, and blind-mate interfaces
Fiber attachment units and interfaces to photonic integrated circuits
Optical coupling, insertion-loss reduction, polarization management, beam alignment, and thermal stability
Fiber routing, bend-radius management, polarity control, polishing, molding, and assembly processes
Advanced polymers, ceramics, metals, adhesives, and other materials used in high-precision optical products
CAD, optical modeling, tolerance analysis, finite element analysis, and design optimization
Rapid prototyping, product testing, reliability validation, automation, and design for manufacturability
Job Requirements
Develop new products from concept through qualification and production launch
Translate customer and system requirements into robust engineering solutions
Create and evaluate designs using modeling, simulation, prototyping, and experimentation
Define critical tolerances, materials, interfaces, and performance requirements
Plan and execute optical, mechanical, environmental, and reliability testing
Investigate failures, identify root causes, and implement effective design improvements
Partner with manufacturing, quality, product management, suppliers, and global engineering teams
Support intellectual property creation and the development of differentiated technology
At senior levels, lead complex technical work, mentor engineers, coordinate project teams, and influence product architecture
What your background should look like
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
Product development experience ranging from early-career through senior technical leadership
Experience in one or more relevant areas, including optics, photonics, fiber optics, opto-mechanics, precision mechanical design, connectors, cable assemblies, communication systems, or data-center hardware
Ability to apply structured engineering methods to complex, multidisciplinary problems
Experience with relevant design, simulation, laboratory, test, or data-analysis tools
Understanding of product development, prototyping, verification, reliability, and manufacturing processes
Strong collaboration, technical communication, and problem-solving skill
Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, Creo) and finite element analysis tools
Experience with optical test equipment, Zemax or similar optical software, ANSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, Python, precision manufacturing, injection molding, machining, fiber polishing, assembly automation, or industry standards is beneficial but not required for every position.
Competencies
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)
COMPENSATION
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience:
Senior Engineer: $115,400- $173,100 5+years
Engineer II: $89,600- $134,400 2-5 years
Engineer I: $71,300- $107,000 1-2 years
(subject to change dependent on physical location)
Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
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Job Locations:
Posting City: Rochester
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: 10% to 25%
Requisition ID: 159244
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology
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