SR R&D/PRODUCT TEST ENGINEER

About the role

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 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.

Responsibilities

• Focus on test system design and verification‑validation testing of high‑speed cable assemblies for datacenter and wireless infrastructure.
• Independently lead projects involving product validation, test system design, hardware selection, and programming.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and operations teams to execute leading‑edge product designs.
• Own electrical validation of products/platforms from initial analysis through production verification testing and manufacturing.
• Address challenging design problems using cutting‑edge hardware and software tools to drive designs to success.

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 BERTs, network switches, traffic generators, etc.
• Establish testing requirements for new products based on electrical and software specifications.
• Develop high‑speed cable test systems/fixtures from conception to manufacturing deployment.
• Design test system architecture, create system diagrams, develop test software, build hardware, and validate into manufacturing.
• Provide actionable recommendations based on design reviews and product specifications.
• Make data‑driven decisions about product functionality and areas for improvement.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in project leadership across design, development, and manufacturing teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a global environment – accommodate varying time zones, fluent in English, collaborate across geographies.
• Highly motivated, quick learner, able to work independently.

Skills

• High‑speed test system design and validation.
• Proficiency with BERTs, network switches, traffic generators, Digital Sampling Oscilloscopes, Vector Network Analyzers, TDR, Pattern Generators, Power Supplies.
• Python programming.
• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Project leadership and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Technical communication.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Voluntary benefits

Pay

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $116,900 – $146,100 (subject to change dependent on physical location).