Job title: Manager, R&D Product Development Engineering
Company: TE Connectivity
Job description: 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 OverviewWe are seeking an experienced R&D Product Development Manager to lead the design and development of polymer-based medical tubing, including heat shrink and extruded components, used in advanced medical devices and interventional therapies. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with cross-functional collaboration, guiding products from concept through design transfer and commercialization in a regulated (ISO 13485/FDA) environment.The ideal candidate has a strong background in medical polymer extrusion, a deep understanding of thermoplastic and crosslinked materials, and a proven track record of launching Class I-III device components.Key Responsibilities
- Lead R&D initiatives for extruded and heat shrink medical tubing, including multi-lumen, co-extrusion, and specialty configurations.
- Drive end-to-end product development: requirements definition, design input/output, prototyping, validation, and design transfer to manufacturing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to ensure design feasibility, compliance, and scalability.
- Guide materials selection, tooling design, and extrusion process development with a focus on high-performance polymers.
- Develop and execute DOE, FMEA, and verification/validation protocols for tubing and assembly-level integration.
- Oversee generation of design history files (DHFs) and ensure alignment with ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, and other applicable standards.
- Interface with OEM customers, contract manufacturers, and suppliers to support technical requirements and program timelines.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and R&D technicians.
What your background should look like:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in product development of medical device components, with a focus on polymer extrusion and heat shrink tubing.
- In-depth knowledge of thermoplastic processing, extrusion tooling, and crosslinking/expansion techniques.
- Demonstrated experience bringing medical tubing products from concept through design controls and commercialization.
- Strong working knowledge of biocompatibility, sterilization compatibility, and device testing (e.g., tensile, burst, kink, elongation).
- Familiarity with catheter-based technologies, vascular access, electrophysiology, or minimally invasive device applications is a plus.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with Class II or III devices and implantable applications.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab) and CAD tools for tooling design review.
- Previous exposure to design for manufacturability (DFM) and stage-gate development processes.
CompetenciesBuilding Effective TeamsMotivating OthersManaging and Measuring WorkValues: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, TeamworkSET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
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, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at and on , , andCOMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $128,100 – $170,000 (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/VetsIMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE 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.Location:WILSONVILLE, OR, US, 97070City: WILSONVILLEState: ORCountry/Region: USTravel: Less than 10%Requisition ID: 135057Alternative Locations:Function: Engineering & Technology
Expected salary: $128100 – 170000 per year
Location: Wilsonville, OR
Job date: Fri, 20 Jun 2025 01:56:03 GMT
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