TECHNICIAN IV

TE Connectivity; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. in Middletown, NJ seeks an Electronics Technician to provide hands-on support for development, validation, and production of high-speed active cable products.

The role emphasizes precision soldering, measurements, and clear documentation as part of cross‑functional teams including Test & Validation, Hardware, and Manufacturing. The candidate will engage in board bring-up, cable integration, and production support for 112G/224G products, with attention to safety and data

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 5+ years in electronics technician or hands-on technical role.
• Expert precision soldering and rework of small components and fine-pitch devices.
• Strong understanding of circuits, schematics, and test equipment.
• Ability to document measurements, procedures, and observations accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision soldering and rework on high-density assemblies and cables.
• Inspect boards, fixtures, test hardware for defects and workmanship issues.
• Make electrical measurements with DMMs, scopes and power supplies; record readings.
• Support 112G/224G and next‑gen active cable product bring-up and validation.
• Set up and maintain repeatable test configurations and fixtures.
• Assist BER/PRBS testing, PAM4 measurements, and environmental tests.
• Troubleshoot hardware with schematics and provide clear observations.
• Document work steps, measurements, and issues; follow detailed instructions.

Skills

Precision soldering

Electrical measurement

High-speed electronics

Documentation skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

Associate degree in Electronics / EET

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Electronic loads

Test equipment

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

The Electronics Technician provides hands‑on technical support for the development, validation, troubleshooting, rework, and production support of next‑generation high‑speed active cable products, including OSFP Active Electrical Cables (AEC) and Active Copper Cables (ACC). The technician will work closely with Test & Validation, Hardware, Firmware, Regression, Manufacturing, and Operations teams throughout board bring‑up, cable integration, qualification, interoperability, and production support. The role requires excellent precision soldering and rework skills, strong practical understanding of electronic circuits and high‑speed assemblies, disciplined use of laboratory equipment, accurate electronic measurements, strong computer and documentation skills, and the ability to listen carefully, follow technical direction, record detailed observations, and execute work reliably with limited supervision.

Job Requirements

• Perform precision soldering, de-soldering, component replacement, jumper installation, wire modification, connector rework, and other rework activities on small high-density electronic assemblies and active cable circuit boards.
• Perform visual, mechanical, electrical, and functional inspections of circuit boards, cable assemblies, fixtures, and test hardware; identify workmanship issues, damaged components, assembly defects, and abnormal conditions.
• Make accurate electrical measurements using DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, frequency/measurement equipment, and other laboratory instruments; correctly connect equipment, select appropriate ranges, record readings, and recognize abnormal results.
• Support high-speed electronics bring-up and validation activities for 112G, 224G, and next‑generation active cable products, including retimer‑ and redriver-based assemblies, host boards, paddle cards, and test fixtures.
• Set up and tear down laboratory test configurations, connect high‑speed cables and fixtures, verify equipment configuration, and maintain clean, organized, and repeatable test setups.
• Assist Test & Validation Engineers with BER/PRBS testing, PAM4 measurements, power/current measurements, thermal testing, environmental testing, interoperability testing, and other product validation activities.
• Troubleshoot hardware and test problems using schematics, assembly drawings, procedures, measurement data, and technical direction from engineers; isolate issues and provide clear observations and measurements to support root‑cause analysis.
• Follow written and verbal technical instructions precisely, ask appropriate questions when requirements are unclear, and document work performed, changes made, measurements taken, and issues observed.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test results, build/rework records, photographs, spreadsheets, and electronic files using standard computer tools; ensure information is complete, traceable, and easy for engineers to understand.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and other engineering or laboratory software to enter data, maintain records, review procedures, create basic reports, and communicate technical information.
• Support engineering sample builds, first‑article activities, prototype modifications, customer qualification builds, and production troubleshooting as required.
• Maintain laboratory tools, fixtures, cables, components, and supplies; support inventory control and ensure equipment and work areas are organized and ready for use.
• Follow ESD, electrical safety, lab safety, equipment handling, and controlled‑work procedures at all times; maintain good technical and housekeeping habits in the laboratory.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, technicians, operators, and global team members; provide timely status updates and clearly communicate measurements, observations, problems, and completed actions.

What your background should look like

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant hands‑on experience.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant experience as an electronics technician, test technician, engineering technician, or similar hands‑on technical role.
• Expert‑level precision soldering and rework skills, including soldering and de‑soldering of small active components, fine‑pitch devices, connectors, wires, and discrete components on densely populated circuit boards.
• Strong practical understanding of electronic circuits, schematics, circuit‑board construction, power supplies, digital electronics, and common electronic components.
• Hands‑on experience making electrical measurements and using laboratory equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, signal sources, and other test equipment.
• Good understanding of high‑speed electronic assemblies and disciplined laboratory practices; familiarity with SerDes, retimers/​redrivers, PAM4, high‑speed cable assemblies, or related technologies is strongly desired.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word, manage electronic files, enter and organize test data, and learn engineering or laboratory software tools quickly.
• Strong listening, note‑taking, and documentation skills with the ability to accurately capture technical instructions, measurements, observations, and action items.
• Ability to follow detailed technical direction, procedures, drawings, and written work instructions consistently while maintaining good judgment and attention to detail.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to recognize abnormal conditions, collect useful information, and communicate findings clearly to engineers.
• Familiarity with ESD handling procedures and safe laboratory practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers and cross‑functional teams in a global environment.
• Highly motivated, dependable, organized, and able to work independently while also taking direction and supporting team priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting 112G/224G PAM4 products, OSFP/QSFP‑DD modules, AEC/ACC, DAC, optical modules, high‑speed NICs/switches, retimer‑based systems, or other high‑speed digital products.
• Experience with high‑speed test equipment, including BERTs, high‑bandwidth oscilloscopes, pattern generators, power analyzers, electronic loads, and automated measurement systems.
• Experience assembling, modifying, and troubleshooting engineering prototypes, fixtures, test boards, paddle cards, and cable assemblies.
• Familiarity with BER/PRBS testing, eye diagrams, jitter measurements, SerDes links, signal integrity concepts, or PAM4 signaling.
• Basic familiarity with Python or other scripting/programming environments used for test automation or data processing.
• Experience using laboratory documentation systems, test databases, Jira, or other electronic engineering work‑management tools.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production troubleshooting, yield improvement, or customer qualification activities.
• Six Sigma, structured problem‑solving, or other data‑analysis experience is a plus.

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: $71,700 - 107,500 (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: None

Requisition ID: 161948

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology