R&D PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING INTERN

About the Role

At TE Connectivity, you’ll help bring our purpose to life by creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As an Intern in the Aerospace Defense & Marine Business Unit, you’ll support the engineering team with 3D printing and rapid prototyping for new product development and concept evaluation. You’ll also assist with preparing CAD models, print setups, and prototype builds using additive manufacturing equipment, gaining hands-on experience with additive manufacturing processes, materials, and design-for-manufacturing principles in an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor 3D printers, including basic maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Prepare digital files and post-process printed parts, including cleaning, support removal, finishing, and inspection.
• Work with engineers to prioritize and complete prototype requests, document results, and recommend improvements to print quality and process efficiency.

Requirements

• Have earned a high school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in, or pursuing, a BA/BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Plastics/Polymer Engineering from an accredited college or university—or have equivalent work experience (gap year students may also be considered).
• Preferably have prior internship experience or have completed a major project.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• This position requires access to information subject to stringent controls under ITAR or EAR. Must be a U.S. Citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status, or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

Work Location

The location for this position is Middletown, PA (Street Address: 2900 FULLING MILL Rd, MIDDLETOWN, PA).

Pay

Competitive base salary: $20.91 – $45.04/hour (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.

About TE Connectivity Internship Program

TE has a robust internship program that provides interns with resources to feel included as part of our team. The program includes virtual meetups, information sessions, tours, skill-building presentations, and National Intern Day celebrations. Interns also have access to the Young Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG), internal self-led courses, and mentors via the NAVIGATE platform. The program typically runs May through August, offering a 10–12-week opportunity to work on impactful projects and build on classroom experience.

Timeline

TE Connectivity recruits on campus between September and March for positions beginning in May. After applying, selected candidates will be contacted by a recruiter. Onboarding begins in January for fall commitments and upon acceptance for spring commitments.