• High-Speed Test and Validation Engineering Manager

    TE Connectivity (Middletown, PA)


    High-Speed Test and Validation Engineering Manager

     

    Posting Start Date: 9/18/25

    Job Description:

    Job Overview

     

    As the Manager of Test and Validation Engineering at TE Connectivity, you will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the electrical validation and qualification of high-speed cable assembly products targeting data center and wireless infrastructure applications. This is a pivotal leadership role requiring deep technical acumen, strategic vision, and strong collaboration across hardware, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

     

    You will own the entire validation lifecycle—from design concept through production verification—ensuring product compliance with electrical and software specifications. Using advanced tools and methodologies, you will guide complex interconnect designs to successful launch and sustained quality in the field.

    What your background should look like:

    Team Leadership: Direct and mentor engineers and technicians executing validation, DVT (Design Verification Testing), and coordinate qualification efforts for high-speed cable assemblies.

     

    Test Strategy Development: Define testing requirements aligned with product specifications and performance criteria.

     

    Test System Development: Lead end-to-end development of high-speed cable test systems and fixtures—from architectural design to manufacturing deployment.

     

    Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface with product design, systems, and manufacturing teams to align validation plans and resolve issues.

     

    Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze lab and field data to identify issues, drive root-cause investigations, and recommend improvements.

     

    Documentation & Reporting: Produce detailed test reports, validation protocols, and executive summaries to support project milestones and certifications.

    Required Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.

     

    10+ years of experience in high-speed test engineering or related hardware roles.

    Proven expertise in:

    High-speed cable design (e.g., twin-ax, DAC, active copper)

     

    Test equipment: Digital Sampling Oscilloscopes, VNAs, BERTs, TDRs, etc.

     

    System architecture and fixture design for electrical validation

     

    Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

     

    Experience managing technical teams and working across design, development, and manufacturing.

     

    Excellent communication and documentation skills.

     

    Ability to work globally across time zones with diverse teams.

     

    Preferred Skills

     

    Familiarity with signal conditioning: equalization, FIR filters, CTLEs, etc.

     

    Knowledge of relevant specifications (e.g., IEEE, SFF standards)

     

    Understanding of advanced modulation schemes (PAM4, PAM8)

     

    Background in Six Sigma or advanced data analytics

     

    Competencies

     

    Managing and Measuring Work

     

    Building Effective Teams

     

    Motivating Others

     

    Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

     

    SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

    Job Locations:

    17057, Pennsylvania Middletown

     

    United States

     

    Travel Required: 10% to 25%

     

    Requisition ID: 137155

    Workplace Type:

    External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology

     

    TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.