PRINCIPAL R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER

TE Connectivity; Middletown (NJ); Remote; USD 165,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. in Middletown, NJ seeks a Principal R&D/Product Development Engineer to lead signal integrity across high‑speed connector and cable assembly programs, focusing on design, simulation, verification, and testing from concept to production.

You will collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing and operations teams, own SI performance across products, and guide prototype fabrication, lab validation and production verification; 10+ years experience and tools like ADS, HFSS, CST

Qualifications

• Subject matter expert in signal integrity design, simulation, and validation activities through product development cycles
• Establishing signal integrity design performance/functional requirements for new products
• Performing signal integrity simulations for multiple high-speed standards on each product. This includes determining the correct simulation methodology and setup to use, as well as a good understanding of the criteria for each interface.
• Performing PCB design schematic and layout reviews
• Creating actionable recommendations based on design reviews and simulation results
• Guiding connector design and component qualifications from a signal integrity standpoint. Making data-driven decisions about the product functionality and areas for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within a broader cross-functional team of mechanical, manufacturing, & operations to execute leading-edge product designs.
• Be the subject matter expert for the signal integrity performance of a product/platform beginning with the initial analysis through prototype fabrication & evaluation, and production verification testing.
• Tackle challenging design problems and utilize simulation tools to guide complex designs toward success.

Skills

Signal integrity design

High-speed simulation

PCB schematic & layout review

Data-driven decision making

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Agilent ADS

Ansys HFSS

CST

Job description

Job Title: PRINCIPAL R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER

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

As a Principal Product Dvl Engineer in the Signal Integrity team, you will focus on the electrical design, simulation, and verification-validation testing of high-speed products in the connector and/or cable assembly, radio system industry—targeting high-speed communications and connectivity within data centers and wireless infrastructure. You will be expected to independently work on projects in the areas of signal integrity for product and system design including modeling, simulation, testing, and circuit board layout. You will work collaboratively within a broader cross-functional team of mechanical, manufacturing, & operations to execute leading-edge product designs. You will be the subject matter expert for the signal integrity performance of a product/platform beginning with the initial analysis through prototype fabrication & evaluation, and production verification testing. You will tackle challenging design problems and utilize simulation tools to guide complex designs toward success.

Job Requirements

• Subject matter expert in signal integrity design, simulation, and validation activities through product development cycles
• Establishing signal integrity design performance/functional requirements for new products
• Performing signal integrity simulations for multiple high-speed standards on each product. This includes determining the correct simulation methodology and setup to use, as well as a good understanding of the criteria for each interface.
• Performing PCB design schematic and layout reviews
• Creating actionable recommendations based on design reviews and simulation results
• Guiding connector design and component qualifications from a signal integrity standpoint. Making data-driven decisions about the product functionality and areas for improvement.

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in electrical design, RF design, or PCB design
• Proficient with signal integrity analysis tools (Agilent ADS, Ansys HFSS, CST, or equivalent tools)
• A solid understanding of electromagnetic theory and electrical circuit behavior
• Strong analytical capabilities to interpret simulation and lab data to identify issues and provide solutions to fix identified problems.
• Familiarity with printed circuit board design, fabrication, and assembly.
• Fluent in English (both verbal and written) to facilitate global communication both internally and with external customers.
• Ability to work in a global environment – able to accommodate varying time zones and capable of collaborating with individuals across geographies.
• Individuals must be highly motivated, a quick learner, and able to work independently

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.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $165,000 – $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:

Posting City: Middletown

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: 10% to 25%

Workplace Type: Remote