Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million 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.
Summary/Objective: The Signal Integrity Engineer will complete engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:
-
Use novel techniques in modeling & simulation to design new connectors, cable assemblies, and connector evaluation PCBs with a focus on developing world-class connectors and cable assemblies on tight timelines with excellent correlation between measurement and simulation.
-
Guide and direct the activities of multifunctional team(s) per the priorities set by engineering management & learnings from SI simulations/measurements on developing major new products.
-
Perform high-speed empirical and analytical signal integrity evaluations of interconnects. Work in laboratory environment to validate design and correlate measurement with simulations using VNA, TDR and Oscilloscope.
-
Provide development input to design teams, create electrical product models, and associated supporting documentation.
-
Analyze variation dependence and parametric optimization of models.
“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
-
5+ Years’ Experience designing and developing high-speed digital, RF, or microwave connectors.
-
Experience using commercial 3D field solvers to study electromagnetic effects.
-
Familiarity with high volume connector manufacturing methods & processes is required.
-
Must have a proven track record of successful connector design.
-
Communication skills are a must as this person will interact with engineers in different disciplines as well as with members of management.
-
Must be able handle multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can change quickly.
-
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:
-
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Physics, or related field, or other equivalent work experience
