Job Title: Product Development Engineer Intern
Posting Start Date: 9/11/26
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job Description:
Connections matter. Make yours here. TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees. Learn more at and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
Segment, Business Unit or Corporate Group This position will be part of the DIGITAL DATA NETWORKS BUSINESS UNIT--delivers high-performance connectivity solutions that power the backbone of modern digital infrastructure. Specializing in data centers, cloud computing, and edge networks.
Work LocationThe location for this position is Webster, NY (Street Address: 780 Salt Road, Webster NY 14580)
Job Overview At TE Connectivity, you'll help bring our purpose to life by creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. Your role as an Intern in the Digital Data Networks Business Unit, will help us make the connections that move the world forward by:
- Precision Mechanical Design & Development - Support the design, development, and characterization of optical connectivity and interconnect solutions.
- Product Testing & Analysis - Conduct laboratory testing, data analysis, and failure investigations to evaluate optical component and system performance against design requirements.
- Collaboration - Participate in cross-functional project teams to support product qualification, customer requirements, and technology roadmap initiatives.
ResponsibilitiesAt TE Connectivity, you'll be part of a global collaborative culture where your innovative approach and actions have the potential to transform the world of tomorrow. In this role you'll:
- Support new product development activities by assisting with prototype builds, generating 3D and 2D engineering drawings, root cause investigations, and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supplier partners.
- Perform optical, mechanical, and environmental testing on prototypes and production samples; analyze data to validate performance, identify failure modes, and support engineering decision-making.
- Develop and execute experimental plans, document test results, and prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to the engineering team.
You're the kind of person we are looking for if you: - Have earned a high school diploma or GED
- Are currently enrolled in, or pursuing, a BA/BS or MA/MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Related Major from an accredited college or university-or have equivalent work experience (gap year students may also be considered).
- Preferably have prior internship experience or have completed a major project
- Are authorized to work in the U.S.
I&D TE Connectivity and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
CompetenciesValues: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
Compensation Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $25.68 - $30.02 (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.
What TE Connectivity Internship Program offersTE has a robust internship program that provides our interns with an abundance of resources to feel included as part of our Team. Every summer we coordinate various educational and networking events for our interns. The TE University Relations team will be hosting virtual meetups, information sessions, tours, skill building presentations, and topping it off with National Intern Day celebration activities.
A unique employee resource group we have is the Young Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG). This group is committed to creating a highly engaged and empowered cross-functional network of young professionals by placing high value in Professional Development, Networking Opportunities and Community Involvement to drive the success of our interns.
In addition to the ERG, we also provide our interns with complete access to our internal library of self-lead courses. These courses include academies like leadership to help the interns develop their development in becoming future leaders at our organization. To help with their professional growth, we provide access to Mentors via our NAVIGATE platform. Mentors serve as a guide to navigate the organization and provide additional support in their career endeavors at the company. Our program provides a holistic experience for interns that targets professional development and personal growth.
Our internship program typically runs May thru August and gives students the opportunity to work on projects that contribute to the success of their team and build on their classroom experience. Throughout the 10-12-week program, interns will be provided with:
Onboarding & Orientation
Professional Development Workshops
Networking Opportunities
Operations Experience
Executive Exposure
TimelineTE Connectivity recruits on campus between September and March for New Grad (FT), Rotational, Internship and Co-op positions beginning in May. Once you have applied to a position, your resume and application will be reviewed. If you are selected to move to the next step in the application process, you will be contacted by a recruiter. Once you accept an offer, the onboarding process will begin in January for interns who have committed to offers in the fall semester and upon acceptance for interns who have committed to offers in the spring semester.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
Important Notice Regarding Recruitment FraudTE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity
never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come
only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities
Job Locations:780 Salt Road
Webster, New York 14580-9709
United States
Posting City: Webster
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: None
Requisition ID: 158559
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: University Reqs
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