Staff Test & Validation Engineer

TE Connectivity; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 182,000; 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 Ltd. in Middletown, NJ seeks a Staff Test & Validation Engineer to design and verify high‑speed test systems for cable assemblies and datacenter/wireless connectivity products.

You will drive validation from concept through production, select hardware, develop test fixtures, and analyze data with Python in a global cross‑functional team. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience in high-speed test validation across product life cycles.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate high-speed cable assemblies and test systems across development stages.
• Develop test fixtures and test system architecture from concept to manufacturing.
• Lead data-driven validation using instruments like DSO, VNA, and BER testers.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Translate test results into actionable design improvements.

Skills

High-speed testing

Python programming

Data analysis

Project leadership

Communication skills

BERTs & test gear

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

Digital Sampling Oscilloscope

Vector Network Analyzer

Bit Error Rate Tester

TDR

Pattern Generators

Power Supplies

Job description

Job Title: Staff Test & Validation 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 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 8+ 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

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: $145,300 - $181,600 (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: Less than 10%

Workplace Type: Onsite

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