Sustaining Product Engineer

at  Samtec Inc

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.
Summary/Objective: The Product Engineer will design and develop solutions related to the following criteria: capacity expansions, cost down, market needs, product redesign/review, risk mitigation, and quality (internal and external).

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience in design/development/manufacturing of complex assemblies.
• Must be able to meet the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) compliance requirements.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience in data analysis (Minitab and/or JMP are ideal).
• Experience in electrical connector design, plastic injection molding, and progressive die stamping.
• Engineering Design Software: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.
• Solid understanding and application of physics and engineering fundamentals.
• Proven problem solver - demonstrated experience of data-driven root cause analysis.
• Lifting Requirements: Medium Work – Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Must be able to sit for more than 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Technical or engineering experience can substitute for preferred education.
• High school diploma required.

• Make significant contributions to design, development, and validation of connector solutions (including, but not limited to, board to board, cable, power, high speed, and panel mount products).
• Works directly with purchasing, quality, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, process engineering, electroplating, suppliers, product management, and other necessary groups as a cross functional team to develop products/solutions.
• Works hands on to identify problems during product development and/or when quality concerns arise.
• Adhere to all corporate engineering standards including, but not limited to, documentation, file management, part modeling, and part simulation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills for tracking projects.
• Responsible for administrative tasks as needed.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent communication skills and demonstrated problem solving ability.
• Willing to travel to vendors and/or Samtec facilities outside New Albany as needed.
• 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.