HARDWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER

TE Connectivity; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

TE Connectivity seeks a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the design and development of high-speed active cable assemblies from concept through production in a global environment.

You will define hardware, simulation, test, and validation requirements, guiding a multidisciplinary team and translating analytical insights into engineering decisions. Travel up to 25–30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in high-speed hardware engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in product development including circuit design, simulation, and validation.
• Background in interconnect, connector, or cable assembly design (twin-ax, external cables) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-speed active cable assemblies from concept through to production.
• Define and manage hardware, simulation, test, and validation performance requirements for new products.
• Guide the team through high-speed cable and component design processes with data-driven decisions.
• Oversee simulation activities and translate insights into actionable engineering decisions.
• Conduct design reviews and generate strategic recommendations based on analytical findings.
• Communicate technical strategies and project impacts clearly to stakeholders, including customers and leadership.
• Inspire and lead a team of product development engineers aligned to TE's values and priorities.
• Set and manage goals for capability building, efficiency, and performance.
• Build a diverse and high-performing team through strategic hiring and talent development.

Skills

Technical Leadership

High-speed cable design

Hardware simulation

Validation

Design reviews

Stakeholder communication

Talent development

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Six Sigma

Data analytics

Job description

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 Overview

TE Connectivity's Data & Devices (D&D) business unit is driving innovation in an increasingly connected world. From consumer electronics to high-performance datacenters, we support cutting-edge technologies by delivering agile, iterative, and responsive engineering solutions. Our products power the infrastructure behind digital transformation, meeting the demands of a rapidly evolving, data-driven environment. At TE, we continuously improve the way we do business, staying nimble and focused to enable the future of connected living.

What Your Background Should Look Like

• Technical Leadership
• Lead the design and development of high-speed active cable assemblies from concept through to production.
• Define and manage hardware, simulation, test, and validation performance requirements for new products.
• Guide the team through high-speed cable and component design processes, ensuring data-driven decision making.
• Oversee simulation activities and translate insights into actionable engineering decisions.
• Conduct design reviews and generate strategic recommendations based on analytical findings.
• Communicating technical strategies and project impacts clearly to stakeholders, including customers and leadership.
• Champion innovation by leveraging internal expertise and external insights to drive product excellence.
• Inspire and lead a team of product development engineers aligned to TE's core values and strategic priorities.
• Set and manage individual and team goals focused on capability building, efficiency, and performance.
• Build a diverse and high-performing team through strategic hiring, talent development, and effective role alignment.
• Foster strong employee engagement through effective delegation, performance management, and communication.
• Establish a robust talent pipeline with an emphasis on succession planning and career development.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering required
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in high-speed hardware engineering, electronics product development, or related technical fields.
• Demonstrated expertise in product development, including circuit design, simulation, and validation.
• Background in interconnect, connector, or cable assembly design (especially twin-ax, external cables) is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of electromagnetic theory and circuit behavior.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting simulation and lab data.
• Six Sigma or data analytics experience is a plus.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams through product lifecycle phases.
• Required Travel 25%-30%

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to lead and inspire diverse, global teams.
• Strategic thinker capable of converting business goals into execution plans.
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence at all organizational levels.

Competencies

• Managing and Measuring Work
• Building Effective Teams
• Motivating Others
• Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
• SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

About Te Connectivity

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, including 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, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $149,000 - $212,000 (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