TE Connectivity

Mold Designer

TE Connectivity$68K — $102K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in mold design, preferably in high cavitation environments
  • Proficiency in Creo Parametric and experience with MoldFlow Insight beyond basic Adviser level
  • Knowledge of hot runner systems (e.g., Husky, Mold-Masters) and conformal cooling design
  • Ability to specify machining tolerances and surface finishes
  • Experience with GD&T and cavity pressure sensing (e.g., Kistler, RJG) is a plus
  • Educational background in Manufacturing Technology or equivalent experience is considered

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop injection molds using Creo from concept to first article
  • Create advanced designs for hot runner systems, cooling circuits, and mold components
  • Run MoldFlow simulations to ensure optimal performance before production
  • Collaborate with the internal STC Mold Design team to adhere to design standards
  • Assist in mold trials and support process engineering during first shot qualification
  • Optimize designs for cycle time reduction and efficient cooling
  • Specify machining needs and work with tool shops for advanced tooling solutions
  • Support maintenance and optimization of existing tooling alongside new projects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance package
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Disability and life insurance coverage
  • Employee stock purchase plan for investment opportunities
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Access to various voluntary benefits options
Full Job Description
Job Title: Mold Designer Posting Start Date: 8/31/26 Job Description: Job Overview Person(s) performing this role are models for the TE core values of Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Innovation. While functioning in this role, you will be expected to operate at the highest standards of individual and corporate integrity, honor all commitments made while taking personal responsibility for actions/results, and foster an environment that encourages innovation, creativity, excellence and results through teamwork. Our organization strives to practice leadership that teaches, inspires, and promotes full participation of all employees combined with a foundational belief in continuous career development. Job Requirements The Mold Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving molds, tooling, and related components used in manufacturing processes. This role collaborates closely with engineering, production, and quality to create robust, cost-effective mold designs that meet product specifications, production requirements, and quality standards. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop injection molds in Creo from concept through first article • Design hot runner systems, conformal cooling circuits, cores, cavities, ejection, gating, and venting • Run MoldFlow Insight simulations to validate fill, warp, cooling, and cycle time before steel is cut • Work directly with STC Mold Design to align on internal design standards and tooling methodology • Support mold trials, process development, and first shot qualification with process engineering • Drive cycle time reduction through cooling design and hot manifold selection • Specify machining requirements and work with tool shops and best in class steel and coating selection • Integrate cavity pressure sensors and process monitoring into designs where applicable • Support existing tooling, not just new builds • Partner with quality on CPK targets and design molds capable of holding them in production What your background should look like • Creo Parametric proficiency (required) and training available with STC Auto Group Shadowing. • MoldFlow Insight experience, not just Adviser • Working knowledge of hot runner systems (Husky, Mold-Masters, or equivalent) • Conformal cooling design experience • High cavitation mold design background, 16+ cavities preferred • Machining knowledge sufficient to specify tolerances and surface finish realistically • GD&T proficiency • Cavity pressure sensing experience (Kistler, RJG) a plus • 10+ years mold design in a production injection molding environment, Will consider the right candidate from Manufacturing Technology degree in design Drafting. • Experience working within or alongside a centralized Design tooling group preferred Competencies Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork COMPENSATION • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $68,400 - $102,600 (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. Job Locations: Posting City: JONESTOWN Job Country: United States Travel Required: Less than 10% Requisition ID: 157955 Workplace Type: Onsite External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity is a technology company that designs and manufactures connectivity and sensor solutions for a variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, defense, oil and gas, consumer electronics, and industrial. The company was founded in 2007 as a spinoff from Tyco International and is headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. TE Connectivity has a global presence with operations in over 50 countries and serves customers in more than 150 countries. The company's products include connectors, sensors, antennas, relays, and fiber optics, among others. TE Connectivity is committed to sustainability and has set goals to reduce its environmental impact and increase its social responsibility.
Learn more about TE Connectivity
Size
89,000 employees
Market Cap
$36.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$114 million
5 Year Trend
+6%
Revenue
$12.5 billion
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