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)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Middletown, PA is seeking a Hardware Engineering Manager to lead a global team of product development engineers in high-speed cable/interconnect design from concept to production. You will drive hardware, simulation, test, and validation requirements and guide the team through data-driven design decisions.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in high-speed hardware engineering, a Bachelors degree in electrical or computer engineering (Master's preferred), and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelora0s degree in electrical or computer engineering is required.
• Mastera0s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in high-speed hardware engineering or related fields.
• Demonstrated expertise in circuit design, simulation, and validation.
• Background in interconnect, connector, or cable assembly design (twin-ax, external cables) is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-speed active cable assemblies from concept through production.
• Define and manage hardware, simulation, test, and validation 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 provide strategic recommendations based on analytics.
• Communicate technical strategies and project impacts clearly to stakeholders, 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 priorities.
• Set and manage goals for capability building, efficiency, and performance.
• Build a diverse team through strategic hiring, talent development, and role alignment.
• Foster strong engagement through delegation, performance management, and communication.
• Establish a robust talent pipeline with succession planning and career development.

Skills

Technical Leadership

High‑speed design

Data-driven decision making

Team building

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelora0s degree in electrical or computer engineering

Mastera0s degree preferred

Job description

HARDWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER

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’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.

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.

Required Travel 25%-30%

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 (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: $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

Job Locations:

2900 FULLING MILL RD

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania 17057-3144

United States

Travel Required: 50% to 75%

Workplace Type: Onsite

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.