RF Connector Design Engineer

** THIS POSITION WILL BE ONSITE AT SAMTEC – NEW ALBANY, IN ** 

Summary/Objective:  The RF Connector Engineer will be responsible for the product design of Samtec’s RF interconnect products, including connector end options for Samtec’s family of Nitrowave cables.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities: 

• Review and rationalize new product scopes.
• Conceptualize and design RF connector options using 3D CAD.  Knowledge of SolidWorks is desired.
• Define characterization and test plans.
• Actively participate and support peer design reviews and other team efforts.
• Review and approve detail drawings.
• Review test results and address deviations as required.
• 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.

** 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/Preferred Experience:

• 3+ Years’ of experience in RF Connector Design 
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and debugging mmWave (40+ GHz) interconnect products.
• Proficient in the interpretation of s-parameter and Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) measurements.
• 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 demeanour, 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.

Preferred Education: