RF Product Development Engineer

Samtec, Inc.

Position Title:

RF Product Development Engineer

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, Samtecs global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

The RF Product Development Engineer will be responsible for moving new product designs and line extensions through the development and release process.

• 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 1stassemblies. 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.