Signal Integrity (SI) Applications Engineer

Description

Position at Samtec, Inc

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1 Billion 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.

** SIGNAL INTEGRITY (SI) APPLICATIONS ENGINEER **

Summary/Objective: As an SI application engineer you will aid the design-in of Samtec products by performing SI analysis of systems and components for internal and external customers. You have excellent technical aptitude, communication, interpersonal, and team engagement skills. You are energetic, motivated, and service-centered. You feel comfortable discussing and explaining technical topics at various levels of understanding based on your audience. You can manage several projects simultaneously and are able to adjust to changing priorities easily.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:

1. Perform component and system levels simulations to aid in the design-in of products.
2. Use novel techniques in modeling & simulation to design new connectors, cable assemblies, and connector evaluation PCBs.
3. Develop world-class connectors and cable assemblies on tight timelines.
4. Guide and direct the activities of cross-functional team(s) per the priorities set by engineering management & learnings from SI simulations/measurements on developing major new products.
5. Perform high-speed empirical and analytical signal integrity evaluations of interconnects.
6. Validate designs and correlate measurement with simulations and test using VNA, TDR and Oscilloscope.
7. Support released products including, optimization, characterization, and application support.
8. Create technical documentation and white papers.
9. Utilize project management skills and problem-solving ability.
10. Travel for training, sales support or shows and events.
11. Prioritizing jobs and multitasking.
12. Train and support engineers across experience levels in technical knowledge, and software tools.

“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:

1. 5 years minimum experience in Signal Integrity including a high-speed electrical test environment.
2. Experience using commercial 3D field solvers to study electromagnetic effects, with strength in Ansys software (HFSS, SI Wave, 3D Layout) highly preferred.
3. Experience with system-level tools (Keysight ADS, Cadence Allegro, HyperLynx…).
4. Experience with SI test equipment (TDR, VNA, Oscilloscope...).
5. Familiarity with high volume interconnect manufacturing methods & processes is a plus.
6. Knowledge of PCB design and fabrication methods.
7. Programming using MATLAB/Python is a plus.
8. Willing to learn new methods and technologies.
9. Excellent communication skills is a must for interacting with internal and external customers.

Preferred Education:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, 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. Privacy Policy: https://www.samtec.com/about/legal/#privacyrightspage