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TE Connectivity Prototyping Engineer in s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Prototyping Engineer
Posting Start Date: 4/13/26
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 Description:
Why you should join:
As a Prototyping Engineer at TE Connectivity the Netherlands, you will be responsible for designing and building prototype tooling and components, combining design skillset with hands-on machining and assembly know-how. You will take ownership of prototype realization from concept to physical part, supporting the development of connectors, contacts, and cable solutions. We are looking for a practical, proactive engineer with a strong hands-on mindset, capable of solving problems on the shop floor, taking responsibility for results, and contributing to a professional, collaborative team environment built on integrity and open communication.
Your main tasks:
Design and develop tooling and fixtures to support prototyping activities
Execute prototyping work, incl., conventional milling, tooling assembly, and modificationµ
Support development processes through prototype builds and troubleshooting
Collaborate with Engineering teams to understand design intent and translate it into functional prototypes
Contribute to development and validation of engineering solutions and new manufacturing processes
Ensure proper documentation of designs and data collection of results
Your ideal profile:
Required Qualifications & Experience
HBO or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or related field
5+ years of experience in tooling design, preferably using Creo, in prototyping environment
Hands-on experience with conventional machines, and tool assembly
Proven track record of delivering engineering solutions in a prototyping environment
Experience with rapid prototyping technologies (e.g., 3D printing, Wire EDM, laser cutting)
Familiarity with connector, contact, cable-wire products assembling, stamping and molding process.
Skills & Competencies
Ability to work independently and take initiatives driven by quality, sustainability, productivity
Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across multi-functional teams
Strong hands-on mentality combined with technical understanding
High level of ownership and accountability
Proactive, solution-driven, and able to act quickly in a dynamic environment
Fluent in English, and Dutch (preferable)
Team Fit Quality
Acts with integrity and transparency, building trust within the team and across functions
Demonstrates a professional and respectful attitude toward colleagues and daily work
Contributes to a positive and collaborative team environment, supporting others when needed
Communicates openly and constructively, focusing on solutions and facts
Takes ownership of work while being reliable and supportive to the broader team
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What we offer:
Self-driven role at the intersection of product engineering and process development
Opportunity to work on advanced prototyping technologies and processes
Direct impact on development and innovation
A dynamic environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
Competences:
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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)
WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!
• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group
IMPORTANT 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.
Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.
Job Locations:
Brabantlaan 2A
's-Hertogenbosch, Noord-Brabant 5216 TV
Netherlands
Posting City: 's-Hertogenbosch
Job Country: Netherlands
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 149915
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology
TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.