MATERIALS ENGINEER - Samtec, Inc
New Albany, IN
About the Job
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.
- Through Glass Via (TGV) Metallization
- Breakthrough Integration to Redistribution Layer (RDL) circuit formation
- Tomorrow’s advanced packages and applications
- Candidates with Solar based paste (silver/copper-based paste or adhesive formulation) experience are encouraged to also apply
- Develop thorough understanding of paste materials, customer requirements, and support our R&D programs in developing new products to create profitable growth for Samtec’s Glass Core Technology business platform.
- Develop new material formulations and support various R&D projects, run experiments, and evaluate results.
- Contribute to the generation of patents.
- Contribute to the evaluation of competitor landscape.
- Work independently on the design, execution, and interpretation of experimental results.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of experimental designs, assay development, experimental results, and data analysis.
- Support strategy for optimization of material development as needed.
- Following up on issues impacting product (e.g., deviation, SPC, etc.).
- Optimizing and testing processes.
- Monitoring, analyzing, and addressing SPC issues.
- Proven time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
- Proven ability to communicate and present effectively.
- Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze, troubleshoot and overcome technical hurdles independently and methodically with minimal guidance.
- Understanding of Design of Experiments methodologies, and experience analyzing data using statistical analysis tools.
- Detail-oriented with good time management skills.
- Ability to stay proactive and cooperative working in a small team environment.
- Strong presentation and written and verbal communication skills
- Effective computer skills in Microsoft Office suite and Outlook are preferred.
- Ability to apply fundamental theories in real engineering problem solving.
- Hands-on experience in sintering technologies and formulation.
- Fundamental understanding of standard metrology, inspection (including 3D X-Ray), and failure analysis methods and their applications.
- Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement in yield, throughput, and cost reduction, preferably in a lean manufacturing environment.
- Be detail-oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Be a highly-motivated, team-player with a positive attitude who is also excited about learning new skills and assisting with various projects and assignments as necessary.
- Working knowledge and understanding of, MSDS, lock-out/tag-out, and OSHA requirements.
- Hands-on approach to development work and technical problem solving.
- BS in Chemistry, Metallurgy or Materials Science with 3-5 years of experience in an appropriate technical or scientific discipline. (MS or PhD in Chemistry is preferred)