Engineering Spotlight – Lise Delain Bioton
Engineering Spotlight – Lise Delain Bioton
The leadership's global presence across all continents promotes a diversity of perspectives that enhances the overall culture of the company. TE values individual contributions, encouraging unique talents. I deeply value & appreciate the diverse skills & contributions of my colleagues at TE.

1

Why did you choose to join TE? Why did you stay here?

Company culture holds significant importance for me, which is why I was initially attracted to TE. The leadership's global presence across all continents promotes a diversity of perspectives that enhances the overall culture of the company. TE values individual contributions, allowing everyone to express their unique talents. I deeply value and appreciate the diverse skills and contributions of my colleagues at TE.

2

What do you enjoy most about your work?

For me, I enjoy nurturing talent. Witnessing people find joy and fulfillment in their work is something I deeply appreciate. I strongly believe that continuous learning from others is invaluable. Inspiring people and fostering that innovative mindset is at the forefront of what I do. I believe we don’t always have to work harder but we need to work smarter, by leveraging the knowledge and experiences of those around us. 

3

What has been your most interesting project to work on at TE?

Developing visions and strategies supported by roadmaps for the business is something I always enjoy. Providing direction and finding solutions to problems the teams encounter is an important part of my role. Ensuring alignment with the business and providing transparency through projects and portfolio communication allows for the team to build trust and collaboration between functions and encourages an empowering workplace culture.

4

What are the biggest challenges customers face?

Customers seek partners they can rely on to swiftly bring their envisioned products to market with exceptional quality. TE Medical embodies a robust culture of continuous improvement and project management, where quality of execution is ingrained as a mindset within our teams. Additionally, our unique capability to integrate components; metals, polymers, cable assemblies, connectors and catheter subassemblies technologies under one roof enables TE Medical to meet our customer’s requirements for developing bespoke medical devices with a single partner. With our global presence and operational capabilities across multiple regions, we can be the partner of choice for our customers, large or small.

5

Which personal traits are essential for today’s engineering challenges?

In a rapidly changing world where AI is expected to accelerate innovation, engineers must maintain curiosity and continuously learn from the evolving technology landscape. Drawing inspiration from podcasts, literature, and even observing nature and animal behaviors can deepen our understanding of the world. The key is to recognize that innovation doesn't always require reinventing the wheel; inspiration can emerge from unexpected sources.

6

What types of engineering changes do you expect to see over the next five years?

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, adaptability and curiosity will be essential traits for individuals. AI's growing prominence will enable faster connection of ideas, leading to rapid innovation. It should be viewed as a tool that accelerates and streamlines our tasks, akin to how calculators and computers have become indispensable aids in our work. Just as these tools were initially daunting but now ubiquitous, AI offers a similar transformative potential.

In this AI-driven era, mastering critical thinking will be crucial. It will empower individuals to scrutinize outcomes and push the limits of what is achievable.

7

How does TE approach innovation, in a way that directly translates to the solutions we provide to customers?

TE harnesses talented scientists and engineers covering vast technical domains who proactively track market and technology trends to anticipate future requirements and proactively develop novel solutions for potential challenges before they arise, ensuring TE is ahead of customer needs.

In addition, TE fosters innovation through strong technology forum such as TechCon, a distinctive internal forum where scientists and engineers across all our business units converge to share ideas, concept and novel solutions. Innovation at TE thrives from within through platforms like TechCon but also from outside collaboration.

Engineering Spotlight – Lise Delain Bioton
Engineering Spotlight – Lise Delain Bioton
The leadership's global presence across all continents promotes a diversity of perspectives that enhances the overall culture of the company. TE values individual contributions, encouraging unique talents. I deeply value & appreciate the diverse skills & contributions of my colleagues at TE.

1

Why did you choose to join TE? Why did you stay here?

Company culture holds significant importance for me, which is why I was initially attracted to TE. The leadership's global presence across all continents promotes a diversity of perspectives that enhances the overall culture of the company. TE values individual contributions, allowing everyone to express their unique talents. I deeply value and appreciate the diverse skills and contributions of my colleagues at TE.

2

What do you enjoy most about your work?

For me, I enjoy nurturing talent. Witnessing people find joy and fulfillment in their work is something I deeply appreciate. I strongly believe that continuous learning from others is invaluable. Inspiring people and fostering that innovative mindset is at the forefront of what I do. I believe we don’t always have to work harder but we need to work smarter, by leveraging the knowledge and experiences of those around us. 

3

What has been your most interesting project to work on at TE?

Developing visions and strategies supported by roadmaps for the business is something I always enjoy. Providing direction and finding solutions to problems the teams encounter is an important part of my role. Ensuring alignment with the business and providing transparency through projects and portfolio communication allows for the team to build trust and collaboration between functions and encourages an empowering workplace culture.

4

What are the biggest challenges customers face?

Customers seek partners they can rely on to swiftly bring their envisioned products to market with exceptional quality. TE Medical embodies a robust culture of continuous improvement and project management, where quality of execution is ingrained as a mindset within our teams. Additionally, our unique capability to integrate components; metals, polymers, cable assemblies, connectors and catheter subassemblies technologies under one roof enables TE Medical to meet our customer’s requirements for developing bespoke medical devices with a single partner. With our global presence and operational capabilities across multiple regions, we can be the partner of choice for our customers, large or small.

5

Which personal traits are essential for today’s engineering challenges?

In a rapidly changing world where AI is expected to accelerate innovation, engineers must maintain curiosity and continuously learn from the evolving technology landscape. Drawing inspiration from podcasts, literature, and even observing nature and animal behaviors can deepen our understanding of the world. The key is to recognize that innovation doesn't always require reinventing the wheel; inspiration can emerge from unexpected sources.

6

What types of engineering changes do you expect to see over the next five years?

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, adaptability and curiosity will be essential traits for individuals. AI's growing prominence will enable faster connection of ideas, leading to rapid innovation. It should be viewed as a tool that accelerates and streamlines our tasks, akin to how calculators and computers have become indispensable aids in our work. Just as these tools were initially daunting but now ubiquitous, AI offers a similar transformative potential.

In this AI-driven era, mastering critical thinking will be crucial. It will empower individuals to scrutinize outcomes and push the limits of what is achievable.

7

How does TE approach innovation, in a way that directly translates to the solutions we provide to customers?

TE harnesses talented scientists and engineers covering vast technical domains who proactively track market and technology trends to anticipate future requirements and proactively develop novel solutions for potential challenges before they arise, ensuring TE is ahead of customer needs.

In addition, TE fosters innovation through strong technology forum such as TechCon, a distinctive internal forum where scientists and engineers across all our business units converge to share ideas, concept and novel solutions. Innovation at TE thrives from within through platforms like TechCon but also from outside collaboration.