Product & Test Technician III — Advanced Lab Engineer

TE Connectivity Corporation; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an engineer for Product Engineering roles focused on testing, validation, and improvement of electrical and mechanical assemblies. You will set up tests, analyze data, and document findings to support quality and cost objectives.

You should be hands-on, able to work cross-functionally with marketing, operations and development teams, and comfortable working under deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of technical experience.
• Associate's degree in Electronics or Mechanical Technology preferred (2 years of related experience acceptable).
• Working knowledge of electrical fundamentals, including Ohm's Law and series/parallel circuits.
• Experience using electrical test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, and data collection devices.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to assemble, modify, and troubleshoot fixtures and test setups.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Independently set up, perform, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, environmental, and durability tests on electrical connection assemblies and related products.
• Build, modify, and validate complex test fixtures and instrumentation setups.
• Prepare test samples through wiring, crimping, soldering, measuring, and assembly activities.
• Operate and maintain advanced laboratory equipment including environmental chambers, vibration systems, force measurement equipment, power supplies, data acquisition systems, and thermal monitoring equipment.
• Analyze test failures and support root cause investigations through data review and troubleshooting activities.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, test plans, and customer requirements to determine appropriate test methods
• Collect, analyze, and document test data while ensuring accuracy and compliance with laboratory procedures.
• Generate detailed technical reports and communicate findings to engineering teams and customers.
• Manage multiple testing programs simultaneously while meeting project schedules and customer commitments.

Job description

TE Connectivity in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an engineer for Product Engineering roles focused on testing, validation, and improvement of electrical and mechanical assemblies. You will set up tests, analyze data, and document findings to support quality and cost objectives.

You should be hands-on, able to work cross-functionally with marketing, operations and development teams, and comfortable working under deadlines.