MIDDLETOWN Test and Validation Engineer PA 17057 3172

Job Overview

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 10+ 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