About this role
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 Key Responsibilities Laboratory Strategy & Development Lead the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of a hardware reliability and validation laboratory exceeding 1,000 square meters. Define laboratory layout, test workflows, and future expansion roadmaps to support business growth. Collaborate with Facilities, EHS, Security, IT, and Engineering teams during laboratory construction and deployment. Ensure laboratory infrastructure complies with all applicable requirements related to: Electrical systems Compressed air and gas systems Cooling and ventilation systems Fire protection and emergency response systems EHS and occupational safety requirements Local regulatory and building code requirements Laboratory Operations Management Lead day-to-day laboratory operations to ensure safety, efficiency, quality, and delivery performance. Establish laboratory management processes, KPIs, utilization tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage laboratory budgets, capital investments, maintenance contracts, and operational expenditures. Oversee laboratory scheduling, resource planning, capacity management, and utilization optimization. Ensure laboratory readiness to support multiple simultaneous development programs. Equipment Management Define laboratory equipment strategy and investment roadmap. Lead equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification, and acceptance activities. Establish preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair programs. Manage relationships with equipment suppliers, service providers, and accreditation bodies. Ensure equipment compliance with applicable industry standards and laboratory quality requirements. Product Validation & Engineering Support Support reliability and validation activities for AI Data Center Power Solutions products Provide technical leadership for: EVT (Engineering Validation Test) DVT (Design Validation Test) PVT (Production Validation Test) Reliability Validation Qualification Testing Review reliability and validation plans and ensure adequate test coverage for product requirements and customer expectations. Collaborate with Product Develop Engineering, Reliability and Testing Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Projects Management teams. Standards & Compliance Ensure laboratory compliance with: ISO/IEC 17025 requirements CNAS accreditation requirements Applicable IEC, UL, CSA, GB, and other international standards Lead laboratory accreditation activities, audits, and corrective action programs. Serve as the primary interface with accreditation agencies and external auditors. Drive laboratory quality management system implementation and continuous improvement. Team Leadership Recruit, develop, coach, and retain high-performing laboratory engineers and technicians. Build organizational capabilities in test engineering, validation methodologies, and laboratory operations. Establish competency development and technical training programs. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and innovation. Job Requirements Mandatory Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or related disciplines. 15+ years of experience in hardware validation, testing, reliability engineering, or laboratory management. Proven experience building and commissioning a laboratory of at least 1,000 square meters from 0-to-1. Strong understanding of laboratory infrastructure requirements including: Electrical power systems Water systems Compressed air and gas systems HVAC systems Fire protection systems EHS requirements Demonstrated experience managing laboratory operations, staffing, budgets, and equipment lifecycle management. Extensive knowledge of product development validation processes including: EVT DVT PVT Reliability Testing Qualification Testing Strong understanding of: Environmental Testing Mechanical Testing Electrical Testing Product Safety Testing Experience supporting validation of electromechanical products, power delivery systems, connectors, cables, or related hardware products. Expert knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory management systems. Hands-on experience leading CNAS accreditation application and certification activities. Strong project management and stakeholder management skills. Experience leading technical teams in a global matrix organization. Fluent English communication skills, including speaking, reading, writing, and technical presentation. Preferred Qualifications Experience in AI Data Center, Power Distribution, High-Power Interconnect, or Hyperscale Infrastructure industries. Experience with UL, CSA, IEC, GB, and customer-specific validation standards. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS). PMP, Six Sigma, ASQ, or related professional certifications. Experience managing globally distributed laboratory organizations. Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing qualification programs. What your background should look like Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with 12 or more years of experience; or Masters degree with 10 or more years of experience; or PhD level with 6 or more years of experience; or local equivalent Competencies SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)