RF Product Development Engineer

Summary/Objective:  The RF Product Development Engineer will be responsible for moving new product designs and line extensions through the development and release process.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities: 

• Reviews product designs, identifies risks and takes actions to mitigate.
• Initiates requests for FAI, Design Verification Testing (DVT), SI and IPG (solderability) inspections/test.
• Assembles and debugs 1^st assemblies.  Verifies product before submission for testing.
• Provides engineering support for pre-production builds.
• Confirms FAI, IPG (solderability), SI and Design Verification Testing (DVT) Test reports.  Manages, tracks and communicates corrective actions as required.
• Rationalizes test results with product scope and directs edits to PSS as required.
• Leads Design Review #4 & Routes Final Release Forms; manages feedback as required.
• Actively participate and support peer design reviews and other team efforts.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can change very quickly.
• Work and communicate regularly with Marketing, Quality and Operations
• Utilize the Project Tracking System (PTS) and updates tasks on at least a weekly basis.

** 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:

• 3+ years’ experience in design and development of RF connectors.
• Experience with 3d CAD software is required. (Solidworks is desired).
• Knowledge of Samtec Engineering systems is desired.
• 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.

Preferred Education: