Sr Validation Engineer Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer, MPDE
Posting Start Date: 8/25/26
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 Description:
Job Overview
Digital Data Networks (DDN) Business Unit | TE Connectivity
The Opportunity: Join TE Connectivity's innovative Passive Optics organization as a Senior Mechanical Engineer and help design the next generation of precision optical connector systems powering AI and hyperscale computing infrastructure. You'll solve complex mechanical engineering challenges in sub-micron precision design, working with advanced materials to create products that enable the world's most demanding optical interconnect applications.
Please note: operations are currently based at a temporary site in Webster, NY. The team will transition to a permanent Rochester location (near RIT) upon completion.
Why This Role Matters:
As AI workloads demand unprecedented reliability and performance, precision mechanical design of optical connectors has become mission-critical. You'll be at the forefront of solving complex mechanical challenges involving metals, plastics, and innovative latching mechanisms that directly enable the optical revolution while advancing TE's leadership in high-performance connectivity solutions.
Job Requirements
Precision Mechanical Design & Development
• Electro-mechanical design: Design high-precision alignment fixtures, tooling, and automation systems to support optical component placement, optical fiber alignment, and laser welding operations.
Automation systems design: Design/test/validate custom motion control systems, robotics, vision systems, and pneumatic assemblies
Product Development & Manufacturing
• Prototyping: Lead rapid prototyping efforts from concept through production-ready mechanical designs using advanced manufacturing techniques
• Testing & Characterization: Develop comprehensive mechanical test methodologies for connector performance, durability, and manufacturing quality control
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with optical engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and optical performance
• Documentation: Develop 2D/3D CAD files, work instructions, SOPs, best-practices, workflow diagrams, and all other support documentation for designs, test protocols in support of commissioning new systems and hardware
What your background should look like
Education: BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
• Experience: 5-8 years in precision mechanical design, preferably with optics or photonic experience (but not required)
• Materials Expertise: Hands-on experience with metals and engineering plastics in precision applications
• Design Tools: Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, Creo). Finite element analysis knowledge nice-to-have, but not required)
Core Technical Competencies
• Precision Engineering: Deep understanding and appreciation in designing hardware and subsystems for sub-micron tolerancing, and precision manufacturing processes
• Materials Science: Understanding of material properties, thermal expansion, creep, and long-term stability of metals and polymers
• Testing & Validation: Proficiency with mechanical test equipment, load testing, and statistical quality control methods
Professional Skills
• Problem Solving: Creative approach to complex mechanical design challenges with systematic engineering methodology
• Communication: Ability to present technical concepts to cross-functional teams and document detailed mechanical specifications
• Project Management: Experience managing multiple development projects with competing priorities and tight delivery timelines
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying current with emerging precision manufacturing technologies and connector innovations
Competencies
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $102,700 - $154,000(subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
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Job Locations:
Posting City: Webster
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 158058
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology