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TE Connectivity • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Role & seniority: Test Planning Manager (senior-level, leadership)
Stack/tools: Excel; Power BI; Tableau; data pipelines; dashboards; ATE systems; lab management tools; familiarity with PLM, MES, ERP (Nice-to-have)
Develop and own global test planning framework for engineering, qualification, and manufacturing readiness; standardize test plans, matrices, and coverage tracking; align across R&D, NPI, Quality, Manufacturing, PMO
Architect and maintain centralized test planning dashboard with active projects, test plans, standards, equipment mapping, sample/BOM readiness, lab capacity, and risk indicators; enable automated alerts and governance
Forecast capacity/resources (equipment, space, personnel, calibration), lead risk mitigation, and report readiness to executive leadership; manage test readiness across programs (connector systems, high-power interconnects, ATE-driven validation)
Must-have skills: 20+ years in test engineering/validation planning/ATE coordination; proven ability to build test plans, validation matrices, or qualification programs for complex hardware; strong leadership and cross-functional influence; excellent communication, risk management, stakeholder alignment; data organization tools proficiency (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
Nice-to-haves: Experience with AI data-center hardware, cloud infrastructure, or hyperscale interconnects; ATE development, lab management systems, or automated test frame
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
We are seeking an exceptional Test Planning Manager to lead the strategic planning, coordination, and forecasting of all testing activities across multiple product lines—focused on high-speed data connectors, power delivery products, and ATE-based validation systems for AI data center solutions.
All active and upcoming projects Detailed test plans, validation matrices, & qualification requirements Industry and compliance standards Test equipment availability and readiness Sample quantities and material readiness Lab resource constraints Test capacity forecasting for Bangalore
This role requires a strong technical leader with exceptional organizational skills, cross-functional influence, and the ability to drive clarity and execution in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or related). 20+ years in test engineering, validation planning, program management, or ATE system coordination. Proven experience building test execution plans, validation matrices, or qualification programs for complex hardware systems. Demonstrated success creating or managing dashboards, planning tools, databases, or capacity models. Strong leadership presence—able to influence across R&D, Product, Operations, and Executive teams. Excellent communication, risk management, and stakeholder alignment skills. Expertise in data organization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau etc.). Knowledge of capacity modeling, resource algorithms, or predictive analytics.
Nice To Have Qualifications
Experience in AI data center hardware, cloud infrastructure, or hyperscale interconnect systems. Familiarity with ATE development, lab management systems, or automated test frameworks. Exposure to PLM, MES, and ERP systems for test readiness tracking. Certification in PMP, Six Sigma, Agile, or similar methodologies. Experience working with globally distributed engineering teams.
Job Responsibilities
Strategic Test Planning & Governance
Develop and own the global test planning framework for engineering, qualification, and manufacturing readiness. Establish standardized templates and processes for test plans, test matrices, and coverage tracking. Ensure alignment across R&D, NPI, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management. Review and approve all test strategies for new connector systems, high-power interconnects, and ATE-driven validation flows. Lead CAPEX, REVENUE Expenditure Management
Active project list and timelines. Detailed Test Plans, Industry standards and compliance requirements, Required test equipment and instrumentation mapping Sample quantities, BOM dependencies, Lab capacity, scheduling, and resource utilization Implement automated alerts, dependency tracking, and risk indicators to improve test readiness. Partner with IT or data teams to build backend data pipelines, analytics views, and capacity models.
Test Equipment & Resource Forecasting
Define and maintain a long-term test equipment roadmap based on: Product pipeline and complexity, High-speed and high-power test requirements, Equipment utilization, bottlenecks, and lifecycle Forecast additional lab space, ATE systems, personnel, and calibration needs. Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual forecast updates to leadership.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Test Engineering, Hardware, Software, Reliability, Operations, and PJM to ensure alignment of test readiness with program milestones. Drive early identification of risks (equipment constraints, sample shortages, schedule conflicts) and lead mitigation planning. Serve as the single source of truth for executive-level reporting on test capability and readiness.
Leadership & Process Excellence
Lead and mentor a small team of test planners, analysts, or coordinators. Drive continuous improvement in test planning processes, dashboards, and communication mechanisms. Champion a data-driven culture with emphasis on metrics, transparency, and accountability. Ensure documentation, processes, and dashboards comply with audit and quality expectations.
Competencies
SET: Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)