Job Overview

The location is in Harrisburg PA and relocation is offered for this role.

Working closely with the general testing staff, and others on the Hardware/Software team, the SR Hardware/Software Engineer will develop requirements necessary to conceptualize and build product test systems using an array of instrumentation and equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, voltmeters, multiplexers and similar. The developer will interface and control the equipment via GUI software that he or she develops. After thorough proofing and acceptance testing, test systems will be released to the test laboratory staff for use in testing TE connector assemblies and components. The Hardware/Software Engineer will train laboratory personnel on the use of the test system. He or she will routinely interface with test lab personnel to understand issues or necessary improvements and will update or otherwise revise the test system's hardware or software as needed.

Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate. If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.

Responsibilities

• Must be willing to continue education in select disciplines necessary to support role responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills across a variety of mediums
• Skilled with Microsoft Suite of products such as Windows 10, Office, Visual Studio
• Able to work independently, in teams, and with others of diverse backgrounds.
• Mentoring junior technicians

What your background should look like:

• 3 years experience in a control systems environment
• B.S. Electronics and Computer Engineering
• Database interfacing
• Hands-on mechanical skills
• Socially engaged with peers and coworkers
• Trainer, leader, visionary
• Tech savvy, innovative contributor
• Role model for integrity
• Process improvement as necessary to support the improvement of the lab

Writing Code to control lab equipment and instrumentation which includes the following required skills:

70% Programming

• C++ Visual
• Electronics – Passive/Active Components
  • HP and Keithley Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, etc.
  • USB, GPIB, Serial Communications
• Windows Applications – GUI
• Data acquisition and analysis
• Troubleshooting and creating electrical circuits

30% Hardware

• Relevant networking protocols – Server, LAN, Cloud
• Microprocessor/Mechatronic/Instrumentation controls

Competencies