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 is seeking a Optical / RF Test Engineer in our Colorado Springs, CO location. This is a day shift position with some opportunity to work a hybrid in office / WFH schedule. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 per year inclusive of applicable bonus and commensurate with experience. Standard benefit offerings available are medical (HSA/PPO), dental, vision, group life, AD&D, short and long term disability, EAP, 401k plus other voluntary options as well as time off.
Summary/Objective: The Optics Test Engineer is a self-motivated contributor, working with engineering groups at SAMTEC to develop and deliver optical product testing solutions for volume manufacturing. This position plans and executes the test development activities of assigned programs. They will ensure product test requirements are clearly defined, create plans to meet the requirements, assisting in roadmap development for continuous improvement. The Optics Test Engineer is the key point of contact for other groups on test development activities, until a manufacturable solution has been transferred to production, and will continue to support on-going production as required.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Develop DC, RF, and other Optical test systems, providing operational procedures required to transition these stations from low volume to high volume work centers
- Assists in developing technical roadmaps for new product test development, identifying risk areas associated with different roadmap options, summarizing advantages/ disadvantages.
- Ensure test station capability and qualification plans are executed and reported as modifications/upgrades are implemented.
- Defines test project goals, risks, costs/resources, schedule, and potential solutions that may be found.
- Summarizes test project results, including impacts to product yield, quality, throughput, and cost.
- Cross-functionally team with Designers, Engineering and Manufacturing teams to support new product introduction.
- Create, conduct, & analyze Design of Experiments (DOE) for development and production activities.
- Streamline data gathering, storage and access to minimize effort required to generate required reports.
- Sustain and improve processes for electrical test processes associated with Samtec’s product base.
- Conduct audits, benchmarking & drive best practice methodologies to proactively prevent quality excursions as the technology ramps.
- Supervisory responsibility for Engineers or Technicians 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:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in microelectronic / microsystem / optical design or manufacturing
- SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or other engineering design, modeling or simulation software is desirable.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with test development projects and volume manufacturing, based on a thorough understanding of the equipment and materials that are used in the semiconductor and photonics industries.
- Opto-electronic industry experience desired; preferably direct packaging/assembly/test experience.
- Experience with PAM4 testing is highly desired
- Candidates must have a strong understanding of statistics, process control and FMEA methodologies.
- Must have experience with writing of test specifications, reports and production documentation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in relating to both internal and external customers.
- Expertise in Minitab/SAS-JMP/similar data analysis package, proficiency with MS Office expected.
Preferred Education:
- BS in Electrical Engineering or the Physical Sciences from accredited school.
