Winston-Salem, NC
Reseach and Development Engineer Intern
Internship
Technology
Other Eng
November 19, 2025
Connections matter. Make yours here. 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. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
This position will be part of the INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION (ICT) BUSINESS UNIT--From heavy-duty trucks to construction equipment, mining vehicles to fire trucks, as well as boats, motorcycles, and tractors, many leading manufacturers count on our reliable connectivity product
The location for this position is Winston Salem, NC (3700 REIDSVILLE Road, WINSTON SALEM, NC)
At TE Connectivity, you’ll help bring our purpose to life by creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. Your role as an Intern in the Industrial & Commercial Transportation Business Unit, will help us make the connections that move the world forward by:
• Support innovative product development initiatives by applying core mechanical engineering principles to concept design in NPI/ADP projects and fixture design for RF testing that aligned with evolving market needs.
• Contribute to teams through active involvement in dimension report verification, sample inspection, and validation, while gaining hands-on experience through these activities.
• Build technical competencies and engineering expertise through mentorship from experienced professionals.
-At TE Connectivity, you’ll be part of a global collaborative culture where your innovative approach and actions have the potential to transform the world of tomorrow. In this role you’ll:
-Learn and support the team in concept design for NPI/ADP projects and fixture design for RF testing using Creo 10 for NPI/ADP projects.
-Assist with drawing creation and updates in Creo 10, and manage engineering changes using PDMlink/Windchill.
-Help with DgLab test request creation, sample preparation, engineering evaluations, and validation report reviews as part of testing and verification activities.
-Support inspection data review using VG Metrology and perform visual verification of samples to identify manufacturing defects that could lead to functional failures.
-You’re the kind of person we are looking for if you:
-Have earned a high school diploma or GED
-Are currently enrolled in, or pursuing, a BA/BS or MA/MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Related Major 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
-CAD experience is preferred but not required
-Are authorized to work in the U.S.
-Demonstrate a strong work ethic and a desire to learn
TE Connectivity and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.