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Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and specialty products, with fiscal 2008 sales of US$14.8* billion to customers in more than 150 countries.

We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense and marine; medical; and alternative energy and lighting. With approximately 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage.

More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/.  (*Includes revenue from the company's former Wireless Systems segment, which will be reported as a discontinued operation beginning in the fiscal third quarter of 2009.)

Come turn our opportunities into your advantage at Tyco Electronics. Tyco Electronics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Development engineer responsible for supporting the conceptualization, design and qualification of ruggedized, lightweight interconnect hardware for military and aerospace markets. You will work closely with customers, sales, product management, manufacturing, model shop and test lab in a simultaneous engineering environment.  The primary functions of your position will involve investigations of the electrical and mechanical properties of polymer composite materials and products. Duties include meeting performance and cost objectives and for supporting projects from design through prototype, test and transfer to high volume production.

Requirements include proficiency in the following:

• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical characterization of materials and in the application of measured parameters in modeling real-world products
• Mechanical design of products utilizing high performance polymers
• AutoCAD (2D) or equivalent
• 3D CAD design, Pro/Engineer Wildfire preferred
• Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) analytical tools
• Six Sigma processes and tools

Preferences include some working knowledge of the following:

• Manufacturing techniques for metal and plastic products
• Rapid prototyping tools and techniques
• Military / aerospace electrical interconnect products

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Material, or Electrical Engineering, with some experience (possibly as an intern) in product design and manufacturing is preferred.  This is a "hands-on" engineering position.  The candidate must be a highly motivated, detail oriented person who is a self-starter, with good organizational skills and good interpersonal skills.  Strong oral and written communication skills are required.