SR R&D/PRODUCT TEST ENGINEER

TE Connectivity Corporation; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity seeks a Test and Validation Engineer to design test systems and verify high-speed cable assemblies for data centers and wireless infrastructure. You will lead electrical validation from analysis to production testing, collaborating with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust designs.

The role requires 5+ years in high-speed test engineering, experience with DAC/twin-ax cables, DSO, VNA, BER testers, TDR, pattern generators, and strong Python skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years in high-speed test engineering.
• Experience with high-speed cable assemblies (DAC, twin-ax).
• Experience with high-speed test equipment: DSO, VNA, BER tester, TDR, pattern generators, power supplies.
• Strong experience with Python.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in a global, cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead test system design and verification testing for high-speed products.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Validate product electrically from analysis to production testing.
• Develop test fixtures and software for manufacturing deployment.
• Make data-driven recommendations based on test results.

Skills

High-speed testing

Test systems

Python

Data analysis

Project leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Global collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Digital Sampling Oscilloscope

Vector Network Analyzer

Bit Error Rate Tester

TDR

Pattern Generators

Power Supplies

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 Description:

Job Overview

As a Test and Validation Engineer for TE Connectivity you will focus on test system design and verification-validation testing of high-speed products in cable assemblies targeting high speed communications and connectivity within datacenters and wireless infrastructure. You will be expected to independently work on projects in the areas of validation for product, test system design including selection of hardware and programming. You will work collaboratively within a broader cross functional team of electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, & operations to execute leading edge products designs. You will be responsible for the electrical validation of a product/platform beginning with the initial analysis and leading into production verification testing and manufacturing. You will tackle challenging design problems and utilize cutting edge hardware and software tools to guide complex designs toward success.

Job Requirements

• Subject matter expert in high-speed test systems and validation activities through product development cycles
• Testing, performance enhancement, and validation of high-speed cable assemblies using BERT’s, network switches, traffic generators, etc.
• Establishing testing requirements for new products based on electrical and software specifications
• Development of high-speed cables test systems/fixtures from conception to manufacturing deployment
• Test system architecture, system diagramming, test software, hardware build, and validation into manufacturing of product
• Creating actionable recommendations based upon design reviews and product specifications
• Making data driven decisions about the product functionality and areas for improvement.

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of work experience in a high-speed test engineering role
• Experience with cable/cable assembly designs (high speed twin-ax cables, direct attach copper (DAC) cables, active copper cables)
• Experience with high speed test equipment (Digital Sampling Oscilloscope, Vector Network Analyzer, Bit Error Rate Tester, TDR, Pattern Generators, Power Supplies, etc.)
• Strong experience with Python
• Strong analytical capabilities to interpret test/lab data to identify issues and provide solutions to fix identified problem.
• Experience in project leadership, especially as it applies across design, development & manufacturing teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a global environment – able to accommodate varying time zones, fluent in English (verbal/written), able to collaborate with individuals across geographies
• Individual must be highly motivated, a quick learner, and able to work independently

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

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: $116,900 - $146,100 (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

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD

TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

Job Locations:

Posting City: MIDDLETOWN

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 159926

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology