HDR Applications Engineer

Job title: HDR APPLICATIONS ENGINEER

LOCATION: Kanagawa, Japan

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position at Samtec, Inc

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a leading global manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions, generating $950 million in annual revenue. Our extensive product portfolio includes High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Optics for Mid-Board and Panel, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers drive innovation to optimize system performance and cost across all interconnect points, supported by a presence in 40+ international locations and products distributed in over 125 countries, ensuring exceptional customer service worldwide.

 Summary/Objective: The Applications Engineer takes standard Samtec products and modifies them to fit customer application. They work with the Customer, Product and Process Engineers to define designs and solutions that will meet customer requirements.  Daily interaction with Production, Procurement, Engineering, Quoting, Marketing and Management for standard Samtec products and modifies them to fit customer application.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Correspond with customer to propose and design the correct solution for their application
2. Review requests from customers.
3. Assign custom part numbers.
4. Enter engineering change requests (ECRs).
5. Field other technical questions that may roll over.
6. Review prints to ensure the design meets the customer requirements, and is good for use in production.
7. Generate product cost sheets to be used for quoting purposes.
8. Must know the characteristics of a wide breadth of products and components.
9. Define product concepts with customers.
10. Work hand-in-hand with the Product Manager on needs and trends related to customer designs.
11. Provide monthly status updates on customer interactions.
12. Some travel to customers and trade shows, etc. may be required.

 “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:

1. 3-5 Years’ Experience in Inside Sales, Technical Sales is required with experience in modifying or customizing products desired.
2. Strong attention to detail required for such activities as reviewing customer requirements, statements of work and detailed drawings/prints.
3. Project management of the Samtec product solution from concept/quote through product release to production.
4. Communication skills and a high level of service are essential.  Beyond direct customer interaction, this role interacts with all departments within Samtec, Inc. (Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Quality, Operations, etc.).
5. Experience working in the connector industry is desired.
6. Technical background is required.
7. Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

Education:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, other technical discipline, or equivalent work experience.
2.  

Language Skills

• English: Business. Intermediate or above.

Core Competencies 

• Project Leadership Experience: Leadership skills are required to work worldwide, including the ability to openly share opinions and take proactive action. 
• Self-Starter: The ability to take initiative, act proactively, and manage tasks independently is necessary. 
• Teamwork: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required to work with team members, vendors and customers worldwide. The ability to safely and accurately share ideas, results, and technical knowledge through teamwork is essential. 

Employment type

Permanent employee.

Probationary period: 3 months (no change in conditions during probationary period).

Work Locations

Samtec Japan LLC

Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa

5-minute walk from Shin-Yokohama.

Smoking Policy: No smoking. Smoking area is available in the building.

Work Hours 

9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (1-hour break).

FLEX System.

Average monthly overtime: 10 hours or less. 

*Global meetings may occur 1-2 times per month during evening hours.

Salary

Determined based on previous employment and experience.

(Monthly salary includes a fixed overtime allowance for 20 hours)

Bonus: 3 times a year.

Salary review system (once a year).

Annual holidays

125 days.

Includes Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, 4 days of summer vacation, and 4 days of New Year's vacation.

Paid leave

10–20 days.

(10 days granted after 6 months of employment)

Welfare

Health insurance, welfare pension, employment insurance, retirement allowance system (applicable after 3 years of service).

Transportation expenses up to 30,000 yen reimbursed.

Language skills improvement support.

Job Requirements

Location: Japan (applicants must currently reside in Japan)
Relocation/Housing Allowance: Not provided
Visa Support: Not available (applicants must hold a valid work visa and be eligible to work in Japan)

Process

1. Document screening.
2. 2–3 interviews (offline, online) *At least one online interview will be conducted in English.
3. Aptitude test (KOLBE).

Samtec Japan LLC has a total of 23 employees, including an engineering team, a sales team, and customer service, administrative, and laboratory staff.  

You will have frequent communication with overseas locations and work in a global environment. 

In addition, we have introduced remote work and flex-work, prioritized work-life balance and creating a comfortable work environment.