Sr. Instructional Designer

Sr. Instructional Designer

Posting Start Date: 10/30/26

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:

Job Overview

TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. With more than 85,000 employees, including over 8,000 engineers, working alongside Customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, and Twitter.

JOB SUMMARY

TE Connectivity’s Channel Learning & Development team is seeking an Instructional Designer dedicated to supporting the learning and development needs of the Digital Data Networks (DDN) Business Unit. Working as part of the Channel L&D team, this role will partner closely with DDN stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts to design and develop engaging digital learning content, including eLearning, work instructions, SOPs, videos, and other learning resources.

The Instructional Designer will translate technical, product, system, and process information into clear, engaging, and visually compelling learning experiences, with a strong emphasis on using video to simplify complex topics and support learner engagement. The role will also support ongoing content updates and maintenance while following Channel L&D standards and instructional design best practices.

Location

Rochester, NY area.

Job Requirements

• Consult with Global Stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts to identify training needs

• Design and develop new and maintain existing learning content based on business priorities (eLearning, micro-learning, video-based learning, games, simulations, job aids, role plays, and blended approaches):

• Participate in ongoing design plan alignment discussions with Global Instructional Design Manager to review status and priorities

• Plan and create effective learning content utilizing the ADDIE Model

• Develop presentations and design plans to support new content development, redesign, or maintenance for existing content, ensuring internal stakeholder alignment to scope and timeframes

• Create supporting voiceover audio files using available AI-based audio tools

• Develop learning assessments, quizzes, proficiency tests, or knowledge checks

• Update and manage transcripts for video-based learning content

• Provide project progress regularly

• Keep current on learning and development trends to ensure the organization is taking advantage of the latest techniques and technologies

• Perform administrative tasks within Learning Management System (LMS), including launching new eLearning courses, updating existing eLearning courses, user management, and reporting

• Utilize project management tool to coordinate individual tasks and subtasks

What your background should look like

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Instructional Designer, Content Developer, or Content Manager (or similar role)

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree with major coursework in Instructional Design or Training and Development

CRITICAL EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of the manufacturing and electronic components industries

• Must be a documented US citizen able to work without restrictions in ITAR / Export Controlled facility.

• Understanding of content management and online learning platforms experience

• Ability to influence or motivate internal SMEs to ensure deadlines are met

• Ability to understand and translate technical business requirements into easily understood concepts for learners

• Respond to internal Customer needs and effectively prioritize to ensure successful outcomes in a fast-paced business environment

• Strong written & verbal communication skills

• Excellent project management and presentation skills that establish trust, credibility, and respect

• Relationship management skills including a tactful, diplomatic approach

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), plus experience with TEAMS and SharePoint

• Experience with tools such as an LMS, Articulate Rise and Storyline, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, or SnagIt

• Working hours flexibility to be able to participate in global meetings (when needed)

PREFERRED

Experience developing corporate learning solutions for product, process, and system-based training, including SAP

ASTD or other certifications in instructional design

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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)

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $96,900 – $145,300 (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.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

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.

Job Locations:

Posting City: Rochester

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 161783

Workplace Type: Hybrid

External Careers Page: Project Management

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.