CAD Designer / Drafter

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TE Connectivity is seeking a CAD Designer / Drafter for a full time onsite role in Middletown, PA to support design and testing of prototypes, products and components under supervision. Expect 5 to 10 years of 3D mechanical design, proficiency in CREO Parametric or equivalent, Creo sheet metal experience, and strong GD&T knowledge per ASME Y14.5 with solid technical drawing skills. You will collaborate with engineering, support manufacturing and quality through accurate documentation, and maintain design documentation and version control. Preferred: connector or electromechanical components, design for manufacturability, and PDM/PLM familiarity. Apply via TE’s official careers site and tailor your resume to emphasize Creo, GD&T, and manufacturing process experience.

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At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

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Job Overview

Supports design or comprehensive testing of samples and prototypes, products, and components under supervision.

Job Requirements

• Create and modify 3D models and technical drawings
• Apply GD&T principles to ensure proper design communication
• Collaborate with engineering teams on product development
• Support manufacturing and quality processes through accurate documentation
• Maintain design documentation and version control

What your background should look like

Required Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience in 3D mechanical design
• Proficiency in CREO Parametric (preferred) or equivalent 3D CAD software
• Creo Sheet metal design experience and understanding of fabrication requirements
• Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles
• Experience with technical drawing creation and documentation per ASME Y14.5
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including:
• Stamping operations (cutting, forming, bending, coining)
• Metal forming and shaping processes
• Machining processes (milling, turning, grinding, EDM/WEDM)
• Molding processes and tooling considerations
• Hardware selection and fastener specifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in connector design or related electromechanical components
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Experience with PDM/PLM systems

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

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, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

 

COMPENSATION
•    Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $54,700-$82,000 (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/Vets

 

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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.