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 the 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:
61 Subject matter expert in high speed test systems and validation activities through product development cycles
61 Establishing testing requirements for new products based on electrical and software specifications
61 Development of high-speed cables test systems/fixtures from conception to manufacturing deployment
61 Test system architecture, system diagramming, test software, hardware build, and validation into manufacturing of product
61 Creating actionable recommendations based upon design reviews and product specifications
61 Making data driven decisions about the product functionality and areas for improvement.

Required Skills/Experience:
61 Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Master’s degree preferred
61 Minimum of 10+ years of work experience in a high-speed test engineering role
61 Experience with cable/cable assembly designs (high speed twin-ax cables, direct attach copper (DAC) cables, active copper cables)
61 Experience with high speed test equipment (Digital Sampling Oscilloscope, Vector Network Analyzer, Bit Error Rate Tester, TDR, Pattern Generators, Power Supplies, etc.)
61 Strong experience with Python
61 Strong analytical capabilities to interpret test/lab data to identify issues and provide solutions to fix identified problem.
61 Experience in project leadership, especially as it applies across design, development & manufacturing teams
61 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
61 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
61 Individual must be highly motivated, a quick learner, and able to work independently

Nice to have Skills/Experience:
61 Familiarity with embedded systems and ANSI C
61 Familiarity with NI Test Stand and Labview is a plus
61 Familiarity with signal conditioning techniques (equalization, amplification, FIR’s, CTLE’s)
61 Familiarity with SFF/IEEE specifications for high speed cable assemblies
61 Familiarity with PAM4/8 and other higher order modulation techniques
61 Six Sigma methodologies or other strong data analytics background a PLUS