Samtec, Inc
Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1 Billion global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.
** POSITION WILL BE ONSITE AT SAMTEC's PA CABLE PLANT - LIMERICK, PA**
Summary/Objective: The RF Product Development Engineer will be responsible for moving new product designs and line extensions through the development and release process.
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:
- Reviews product designs, identifies risks and takes actions to mitigate.
- Initiates requests for FAI, Design Verification Testing (DVT), SI and IPG (solderability) inspections/test.
- Assembles and debugs 1st assemblies. Verifies product before submission for testing.
- Provides engineering support for pre-production builds.
- Confirms FAI, IPG (solderability), SI and Design Verification Testing (DVT) Test reports. Manages, tracks and communicates corrective actions as required.
- Rationalizes test results with product scope and directs edits to PSS as required.
- Leads Design Review #4 & Routes Final Release Forms; manages feedback as required.
- Actively participate and support peer design reviews and other team efforts.
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can change very quickly.
- Work and communicate regularly with Marketing, Quality and Operations
- Utilize the Project Tracking System (PTS) and updates tasks on at least a weekly basis.
** The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities. **
Required Experience:
- 3+ years’ experience in design and development of RF connectors.
- Experience with 3d CAD software is required. (Solidworks is desired).
- Knowledge of Samtec Engineering systems is desired.
- Solid interpersonal communication skills, a professional demeanor, cooperative personality and a team attitude are all required. Works well with others and interacts effectively and efficiently with internal and external people and groups.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Extensive cross functional team expertise including technical and non-technical work.
- Analytical and creative thinker, problem solver, result-orientated and focused.
- Motivated, high achiever, persistent and conscientious.
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.