Samtec, Inc is looking to solve problems related to capacity expansions, cost down, market needs, product redesign/review, risk mitigation, and quality (internal and external) in the design and development of electronic interconnect solutions
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in design/development/manufacturing of complex assemblies
- 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 is preferred
- Plastic injection molding, and progressive die stamping experience is desired
- 3D software experience is required
- SolidWorks background is preferred
- Solid understanding and application of physics and engineering fundamentals
Responsibilities
- 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
- Responsible for administrative tasks as needed
- Must be a self-starter with excellent communication skills and demonstrated problem solving ability
- 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)
Other
- Must be able to lift up to 20 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
- Willing to travel to vendors and/or Samtec facilities outside New Albany as needed
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent
- Technical or engineering experience can substitute for preferred education
