R&D Product Development Engineering (Intern)
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TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications and the home. With approximately 85,000 employees, including more than 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter).
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Segment, Business Unit or Corporate Group
This position will be part of the ENERGY BUSINESS UNIT--Energy BU innovates sustainable energy networks and keeps the power on
Work Location
The location for this position is Fuquay - Varina, NC (Street Address: 8000 PURFOY Road, FUQUAY - VARINA, NC)
Job Overview
As an Intern in the Energy Business Unit, you will:
Develop a deep understanding of cable accessories and their applications, including low (0-2.5kV), medium (5-46kV), and high voltage (69kV+) products
Use cutting-edge engineering tools, such as Creo and ANSYS, to design and optimize cable accessories
Collaborate with a cross-functional team of professionals, including sales, manufacturing, and quality, to ensure products meet customer needs and comply with industry standards
Work closely with the testing team to design and execute product validation testing according to industry standards, such as UL, ANSI, IEEE, and IEC
Responsibilities
Possess strong analytical skills for problem-solving and optimization in product development.
Utilize advanced engineering tools, particularly Creo, for intricate design and optimization of medium voltage cold shrinkable joint and terminations.
Effectively manage multiple projects with differing product requirements
You’re the kind of person we are looking for if you:
- Have Received a High School Diploma or GED
- Are currently enrolled in a program 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 history. (In certain circumstances, students who are taking a gap year will be considered.)
- Have previous internship or large project experience is preferred
- Are authorized to work in the U.S.
Competencies
Compensation
What TE Connectivity Internship Program offers
TE 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:
Timeline
TE 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