Product Development Engineer - Samtec, Inc

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.  

1. Make significant contributions to design, development, and validation of connector solutions (including but not limited to board, cable, power, high speed, and panel mount products).
2. Works hands on to identify problems during new product development and/or when quality concerns arise.
3. Adhere to all corporate engineering standards including but not limited to documentation, file management, part modeling, and part simulation.
4. Works directly with Marketing and Sales to review opportunities and develop engineering cost analyses based on Product Scopes, work directly with purchasing, quality, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, process engineering, electroplating, suppliers, and other necessary groups as a cross-functional team to develop products and solutions.

1. 5 years of experience in product design is required.  Two or more years in Connector design is preferred.
2. Proficient in MS Office Applications: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
3. Engineering 3D design is required.  SolidWorks is preferred.
4. Component, assembly design, and manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of this.
5. Experience in electrical connector design, plastic injection molding, and progressive die stamping is preferred.
6. Simulation Software: FEA, CFD/Thermal Modeling, etc. is preferred, but not required.
7. Lifting Requirements: Medium Work – Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds from floor to waist.
8. Must be able to sit for more than 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.