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.
Samtec began investing in Microelectronics in 2010 and has emerged as a technology leader in advanced glass-based packages. As we build on our core technologies, continued success requires we expand the depth and range of our team through talented experts. We see great things ahead for our Glass Core Technology group and will drive our exciting roadmap with talented people and in sync with our markets:
- Through Glass Via (TGV) Metallization
- Breakthrough Integration to Redistribution Layer (RDL) circuit formation
- Tomorrow’s advanced packages and applications
- Candidates with Solar based paste (silver/copper-based paste or adhesive formulation) experience are encouraged to also apply
GLASS CORE TECHNOLOGY (GCT) MATERIALS ENGINEER
Position Description: The Materials Scientist will be responsible for developing innovative solutions using various materials sets to support our GCT technologies. Samtec is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual with a strong scientific background and hands-on experience in metallurgy (Copper (Cu), Gold (Au), Silver (Ag), Nickel (Ni), and highly conductive metals, and thick film pastes, and sintering for implementing such pastes. The person in this role will be responsible for developing and testing new formulations as well as devising application-specific test vehicles to validate that key requirements are met. In addition, the selected candidate will be responsible for performing research to design innovative formulation concepts in-line with customer’s requirements for sintering pastes, run tests and studies.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Develop thorough understanding of paste materials, customer requirements, and support our R&D programs in developing new products to create profitable growth for Samtec’s Glass Core Technology business platform.
- Develop new material formulations and support various R&D projects, run experiments, and evaluate results.
- Contribute to the generation of patents.
- Contribute to the evaluation of competitor landscape.
- Work independently on the design, execution, and interpretation of experimental results.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of experimental designs, assay development, experimental results, and data analysis.
- Support strategy for optimization of material development as needed.
- Following up on issues impacting product (e.g., deviation, SPC, etc.).
- Optimizing and testing processes.
- Monitoring, analyzing, and addressing SPC issues.
- Proven time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
- Proven ability to communicate and present effectively.
Required Skills:
- Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze, troubleshoot and overcome technical hurdles independently and methodically with minimal guidance.
- Understanding of Design of Experiments methodologies, and experience analyzing data using statistical analysis tools.
- Detail-oriented with good time management skills.
- Ability to stay proactive and cooperative working in a small team environment.
- Strong presentation and written and verbal communication skills
- Effective computer skills in Microsoft Office suite and Outlook are preferred.
- Ability to apply fundamental theories in real engineering problem solving.
- Hands-on experience in sintering technologies and formulation.
- Fundamental understanding of standard metrology, inspection (including 3D X-Ray), and failure analysis methods and their applications.
- Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement in yield, throughput, and cost reduction, preferably in a lean manufacturing environment.
- Be detail-oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Be a highly-motivated, team-player with a positive attitude who is also excited about learning new skills and assisting with various projects and assignments as necessary.
- Working knowledge and understanding of, MSDS, lock-out/tag-out, and OSHA requirements.
- Hands-on approach to development work and technical problem solving.
Required Education:
- BS in Chemistry, Metallurgy or Materials Science with 3-5 years of experience in an appropriate technical or scientific discipline. (MS or PhD in Chemistry is preferred)
