Job Overview

Advanced Technology Engineering Outside Partnerships

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Job Overview

We are seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer to lead the identification, development, and management of strategic external partnerships that bring new and differentiated capabilities to the high-speed interconnect industry. This role is central to our Advanced Technology strategy, bridging cutting-edge research, market needs, and manufacturing readiness to accelerate innovation in high-speed connectivity products.

The successful candidate will have an advanced engineering degree and 10+ years of experience, with a proven ability to develop and lead external collaborations, deliver technology insertions, and operate effectively across multiple industries. Direct experience with high-speed connectivity products is strongly preferred.

This role combines technical subject matter expertise and hands-on partnering leadership, and effective technology transfer—both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and establish external partnerships that deliver differentiated capabilities in high-speed interconnects.

• Lead complex technology and process development programs with measurable technology insertions. Be the primary POC with external partnerships

• Drive the integration of external innovations into TE’s advanced technology and manufacturing process roadmap

• Collaborate on the establishment of Partnership agreements (including IP rights) & development plans/schedules

• Establish test protocols to prove/mature key & emerging technologies.

• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication, milestone alignment, and progress tracking.

• Apply effective risk management to mitigate technical, schedule, and partnership-related challenges.

• Interpret complex technical data to guide decision-making.

What your background should look like

• Advanced engineering degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, with a track record of successful technology development and transfer.
• Proven ability to develop, manage, and grow external partnerships across academia, research institutes, and industry.
• Direct experience in high-speed connectivity products (connectors, cables, optical/electrical interconnects, or related).
• In-depth knowledge of technology readiness levels and commercialization processes.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder and project management, preferably in AI, datacenter, or telecom sectors.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as molding, stamping, plating, and high-speed cable/cable assembly manufacturing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; able to present to and influence at all levels.
• Proven ability to work in multi-cultural teams and work across boundaries to deliver complex initiatives.

Competencies