Test and Validation Engineer

Job Overview

TE Connectivity’s R&D/Product Development Engineering Teams conceive original ideas for new products, introduce them into practice. They are responsible for product development, and qualification from market definition through production and release; assist in the qualification of suppliers for new products to ensure suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services for new or improved manufacturing processes; conduct feasibility studies, testing on new and modified designs; direct and support detailed design, testing, prototype fabrication and manufacturing ramp. The R&D/Product Development Engineering Teams provide all required product documentation including, but not limited to, Solid Model, 2D/3D production drawings, product specifications, and testing requirements. They create and modify detailed drawings and drafting or conceptual models from layouts, rough sketches or notes and contribute to design modifications to facilitate manufacturing operation or quality of product. Typical fields of expertise include: materials, mechanics and systems, electrical, optics, chemistry, software, automation systems, packaging, testing and measurement, and manufacturing of electrical, mechanical and electronic components, products, and their integration into systems.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of high-speed test systems and validation activities through product development cycles 
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. 

Required Skills

Required Skills/Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Master’s degree preferred 
Experience with high-speed test equipment (Digital Sampling Oscilloscope, Vector Network Analyzer, Bit Error Rate Tester, TDR, Pattern Generators, Power Supplies, etc.) 
Experience with Python 
Strong analytical capabilities to interpret test/lab data to identify issues and provide solutions to fix identified problem.   
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 

Nice to have Skills/Experience: 

Familiarity with embedded systems and ANSI C 
Familiarity with signal conditioning techniques (equalization, amplification, FIR’s, CTLE’s) 
Familiarity with PAM4/8 and other higher order modulation techniques 

Competencies