Test Engineer

PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

Job Overview

The Test Systems Development Architect is a senior technical leadership role responsible for defining the end-to-end architecture, technology direction, and design standards for automated test systems. Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and integrated mechanical / hardware/ software test systems used to validate high-speed data connectors and power delivery solutions for next-generation AI data center infrastructure. 
Test Systems Development Architect shall partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver systems that improve yield, throughput, coverage, and data fidelity, while ensuring compliance, safety, and maintainability. 
This role spans instrumentation platforms, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), vision engineering, motion control engineering, and data analytics.

Job Requirements

•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field
•    12+ years of experience in automated test systems, industrial automation, or AOI development; Strong system-level design experience across software, hardware, vision, and motion control
•    Hands-on experience with AOI systems including cameras, optics, lighting, and inspection algorithms, Proven experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects
•    Experience with NI platforms (LabVIEW, TestStand, PXI, DAQ); Experience with commercial or open-source vision frameworks (OpenCV, Halcon, Cognex, Keyence)
•    Motion control and robotics integration experience
•    Embedded firmware development experience for microcontrollers used in test systems.
•    Strong proficiency in at least one automation language (Python, C#, LabVIEW).; Experience designing or integrating custom test hardware (PCB design, switching, cabling, fixtures).
•    Strong system-level thinking with the ability to define test strategies and technical requirements.
•    Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and documentation skills, Ability to work across disciplines and lead complex technical programs.
•    Familiarity with machine learning for test data analytics or anomaly detection.

Nice to Have 
•    Knowledge of manufacturing test environments and production deployment
•    Hands-on experience with high-speed digital testing (25G/50G/100G+, PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes) or power delivery systems.
•    Deep understanding of SI/PI fundamentals, signal measurement, and instrumentation.
•    Experience with AI data center hardware, networking systems, or hyperscale infrastructure.
•    Knowledge of compliance standards (IEEE, IEC, UL, PCI-SIG).
•    Familiarity with optical interconnect testing or high-current/high-voltage power systems.
•    Experience with manufacturing test development and deployment at CM/ODM partners.
•    Experience using JTAG, boundary scan, or automated calibration methodologies.
•    Advanced degree or specialized training in RF/high-speed systems.

Job Responsibilities

Software, Data & Analytics
•    Lead the development of test automation frameworks using Python, C#, LabVIEW, or similar languages. Ensure test software is modular, robust, maintainable, and version controlled.
•    Standardize test executive frameworks (e.g., TestStand), driver patterns, and CI/CD for test code (LabVIEW/C#/Python).
•    Architect data pipelines (time-series DBs, SQL/NoSQL), dashboards, and analytics (SPC, trend detection, anomaly detection).
•    Promote cybersecurity, access control, and edge-to-cloud data integrity 
Hardware
•    Collaborate with PCB design teams on high-speed layouts and controlled-impedance test hardware. 
•    Design & Develop custom test fixtures, switching matrices, load boards, interconnects, and mechanical interfaces.
•    Validate signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) of test setups to ensure accurate measurements. 
System Design & Governance
•    Drive system design reviews, FMEA, risk assessments, and compliance (electrical safety, machine safety). 
•    Define test coverage strategy, sequencing, and error handling patterns; set standards for traceability, logging, versioning, and release management. 
•    Ensure measurement science rigor: Gage R&R, MSA, calibration traceability, SPC hooks.
•    Establish technology standards, design guidelines, and best practices across test systems - Define system performance requirements, calibration strategies, measurement integrity, and scalability goals. 
Leadership & Delivery
•    Lead technical planning, estimation, and portfolio prioritization; mentor engineers; build upskilling programs.
•    Manage cost/performance trade-offs; drive MTBF/MTTR improvements and design-for-serviceability (fixtures, quick-swap modules).
•    Provide technical oversight throughout design, development, validation, and deployment. Oversee prototype builds, debugging, documentation, and manufacturing readiness. Drive design for manufacturability, scalability, reliability, and serviceability. 
•    Partner with Manufacturing, Quality/Reliability, Product Engineering, and Supplier teams to align on requirements & acceptance criteria. 
•    Mentor and guide software, hardware, and mechanical engineers

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Experience Level

Senior Level