Advanced Packaging Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer, Research Scientist
Advanced Packaging Engineer
Position at Samtec, Inc Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1 billion global manufacturer of broad line 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 Summary
The Advanced Packaging Engineer is a senior individual contributor responsible for conceiving, architecting, and maturing next-generation optical and optoelectronic technologies. This role focuses on future-state capability creation, advanced materials and packaging architectures, and long-term technology differentiation. The position operates upstream of production and is not responsible for sustaining engineering or day-to-day manufacturing support.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Advanced Technology & Architecture Development
- Define and develop next-generation optical and optoelectronic packaging architectures.
- Lead architectural trade studies considering optical performance, materials behavior, and future scalability.
- Establish technology concepts that enable future product families and platforms.
Research & Early-Stage Development
- Research emerging materials, processes, and assembly technologies aligned with long-term company roadmaps.
- Lead feasibility studies, proof-of-concept efforts, and early-stage demonstrations.
- Evaluate technology readiness levels and define pathways for maturation.
Characterization & Reliability Strategy
- Define characterization and reliability evaluation methodologies for early-stage technologies.
- Analyze optical, mechanical, and thermal data to inform design decisions.
- Identify technical risks and failure mechanisms early in development.
Technology Strategy & Road mapping
- Contribute to long-term optics and optoelectronics technology roadmaps.
- Identify capability gaps and propose strategic development initiatives.
- Support senior leadership through technical reviews and risk assessments.
External Collaboration
- Identify, evaluate, and partner with material suppliers, equipment vendors, and research institutions.
- Lead joint development initiatives with external partners.
- Influence external technology roadmaps to align with future needs.
Technical Leadership
- Serve as a recognized technical authority for advanced optical technologies.
- Contribute to intellectual property, publications, and technical knowledge growth.
- Mentor engineers on advanced technology concepts.
Required Education
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field required.
- MS or Ph.D. preferred.
Required Experience
- 15+ years of experience in optical, optoelectronic, or advanced microelectronics development.
- Extensive background in materials, packaging architectures, and advanced process development.
- Demonstrated experience creating and maturing new technologies from concept through early validation.
- Proven record of technical leadership and independent problem solving.
Salary and benefit offerings:
The preferred location for this position is the Samtec Vista Design Center in San Diego/Vista, CA. At this site, the salary range is $187,000 – $212,000 annually, based on experience, plus generous Samtec bonuses paid three times per year (February, August, and late fall). A secondary option is the Silicon Valley Design Center in Santa Clara, CA, where the salary range is $220,000 – $250,000 annually, based on experience, plus the same bonus structure.
The third location is the Samtec Microelectronics facility in Colorado Springs, CO, with a salary range of $159,000 – $180,000 annually, based on experience, plus bonuses as noted above. Relocation assistance is available only for moves to the preferred location (San Diego/Vista,…
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