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Every day, Kelly Engineering connects professionals with opportunities to advance their careers. We currently have an exciting **DIRECT HIRE** opportunity with one of our leading clients!

**Title:** Test and Validation Engineering Manager / High-Speed

**Location:** Middletown, PA

**Type:** Direct Hire

**Pay Range:** $149,000 – $212,000/year (depending upon experience)

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.

Responsibilities

+ 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.

+ Minimum of 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 experience: Digital Sampling Oscilloscopes, VNAs, BERTs, TDRs, etc.

+ System architecture and fixture design for electrical validation experience

+ 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 Qualifications

+ 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

Compensation Information

+ Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

+ Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $149,000 – $212,000 (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.

Additional Information

+ Relocation packages are available and are case-by-case, with details provided upon offer.

+ A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

+ Applicants must be U.S Citizen, Green Card holder, or Permanent Resident. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not accepted at this time.

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn , Facebook , WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

**Important information:** This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please contact Taryn Carbone ( [email protected] ) for immediate consideration.

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