RF Product Development 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** 

• 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 1^st assemblies.  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 & Routes Final 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. **

• 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.