Description
Position at Samtec, Inc
Summary/Objective: The Lead RF Engineer will be on the front lines of the conception, design, development, and release of Samtec’s RF Interconnect Products. The Lead RF Engineer will need to be comfortable in design development, sustaining product design, and cradle to grave lifecycle ownership.
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:
- Review and rationalize new product scopes
- Conceptualize and design RF interconnect products using 3D CAD.
- Advise in fabrication, testing and troubleshooting of component parts.
- Define characterization and test plans
- Actively participate and support peer design reviews and other team efforts.
- Review and approve detail drawings.
- Oversee all design enhancements to the manufacturing process on an as needed basis.
- Review test results and address deviations as required.
- Assist the RF Engineering Manager in the design of new products to ensure manufacturability.
- Mentor and develop other members of the team.
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can change very quickly.
- Work and communicate regularly with Marketing, Quality and Operations.
- Delegate projects and oversee their progress, engaging when required.
- Establish team metrics.
“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:
- 7+ years of experience in RF Product Design; preferably in the RF Connector or RF Cable industry.
- Experience in leading design engineers or running a RF Department is desired.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting and debugging mmWave (40+ GHz) interconnect products.
- Proficient in the interpretation of s-parameter and Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) measurements.
- Knowledge of electromagnetic simulation techniques and/or network analyzer operation.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in blueprint reading, GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
- Ability to use SolidWorks and MS Office Suite, MS Project, SharePoint Document Management, and general computer literacy.
- Solid interpersonal communication skills, a professional demeanor, cooperative personality and a team attitude are all required. Works well with others and interacts effectively and efficiently with internal and external people and groups.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Extensive cross functional team expertise including technical and non-technical work.
- Analytical and creative thinker, problem solver, result-orientated and focused.
- Motivated, high achiever, persistent and conscientious.
- 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 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Master’s Degree in Engineering or Management.
SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.
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