Samtec, Inc.Position Title: RF Product Development Engineer
Description
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.
** 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 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 & RoutesFinal 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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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.
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