Signal Integrity (SI) RF Hub Manager

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million 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.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:

• Develops project objectives by reviewing product scopes, conferring with management to modify technical targets to meet market needs for new RF connector & cable assembly designs.
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning SIG RF personnel to phases and elements as necessary to meet project scope.
• Determines project schedule along with PM and larger project team by calculating time requirements, sequencing project tasks, owning SI/performance risk management, and resolving conflicts in a timely and tactical manner.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions and tailoring strategy to pave the way for future design & development success of world-class RF products.
• Provide technical support to strategic new product roadmap discussions and existing product enhancements.
• Use expertise in mechanical engineering to:
  • Assess and provide feedback on early connector & assembly concepts, including roadmap products, custom products (RSPs), & novel R&D concepts for next generation manufacturing technologies (glass-core, additive, etc.)
  • Enhance design of system chassis for such applications as the next generation of Active Demonstrators, mechanical-only demo chassis for DesignCon, etc. as opportunities arise

Requirements:

• 7+ Years’ experience designing and developing high speed, RF, and microwave products.
• 3 – 5 Years’ experience in managing and leading engineers.
• Understanding of EM field and transmission line theories and how they apply to design.
• Use of commercial 3D field solvers (HFSS) to study electromagnetic effects is a MUST.
• Familiarity with high volume manufacturing methods & processes is a plus.
• Familiarity with PCB design manufacturing techniques.
• Must have a proven track record of successful design.
• Effectively communicate with multidisciplinary engineering groups & members of management.
• Must be able handle multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can change very quickly.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Phyics. or related field.

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.