RF Mechanical / Manufacturing 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, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service. 

** POSITION WILL BE ONSITE AT SAMTEC's PA CABLE PLANT - LIMERICK, PA** 

• Using CAD software (Solidworks), Design all mechanical elements of either manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic tooling and equipment used for volume RF connector assembly and cable assembly solder fixturing in Samtec’s assembly processes.
• Communicate in a collaborative environment to provide mechanical design support for the design needs of internal customers.
• Validate that Product Quality and Process Reliability are designed into all projects through project qualifications.
• Provide production support for existing RF connector products to include assembly troubleshooting and root cause analysis on mechanical/electrical defects.
• Drive updates to work instructions and assembly processes as needed to resolve recurring issues.
• Develop and optimize assembly processes for RF products (e.g., induction solder settings, cable prep).
• Understand the purposes and review of project costing and margin requirements with applications engineering.
• Develops clear, measurable requirements for success based on the established standards and in concert with project teams.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of a detailed project schedule to update Management of the status on the progress of the project in regular basis.
• Responsible for the project specifications, evaluation of suppliers, their quotations and cost control of the project budget.
• Ensures the project delivered is compliant with all relevant OSHA, ANSI and local standards in respect to the design and engineering work practices. 
• Conduct regular project meetings with the project team throughout the project on:
• Machine/Equipment/Tooling design and status.
• Controls/Systems design and status.
• Review project specifications, deliverables and requirement with applications engineering.
• Track all changes with a written Project Change Notification and maintains a revision summary.
• Record, address and resolves issues that impact project timing and/or scope.
• Develop contingency plans or recovery plans as required.
• Monitor the timing and cost of the fabrication to deliver the project on time and within budget. 

** 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. **

• 3-5 years relevant working experience in:
  • Automation Machine Design (optional)
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • High Speed Assembly Equipment (optional)
  • Machine Tools
  • Precision Tooling
  • Machine Control Systems (optional)
  • Experience with RF connector and/or coaxial cable assembly environments strongly preferred.
  • Hands-on sustaining engineering experience resolving production issues in RF mechanical assemblies.
  • Process development experience supporting soldering, coaxial cable solder prep, and connector assembly.
• 3-5 years relevant experience in project management is preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to use SolidWorks and MS Office Suite, MS Project, SharePoint Document Management and general computer literacy.
• Extensive cross functional team expertise including technical and non-technical work.
• Analytical and creative thinker, problem solver, result-orientated and focused.
• Highly organized, ability to prioritize a varied and fast-changing workload.
• Motivated, high achiever, persistent and conscientious.