Sr. 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: The Senior SI Applications Engineer will own platform‑level customer enablement strategy and standards. Approve high‑impact customer deliverables and methods; influence toolchain roadmaps, KPIs, and data governance; drive cross‑BU enablement and best‑practice adoption with SI/PI/ME partners.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:

1. Perform component and system simulations; translate results into clear customer‑facing insights.
2. Build and maintain customer simulation kits and supporting files; ensure versioning/traceability in appropriate/approved systems.
3. Create demo/channel concatenation reports, including assumptions, stitch rules, and performance expectations.
4. Author or contribute to application notes/white papers and training materials.
5. Prepare BOR packages and collaborate with layout/SI teams to support launches and correlation.
6. Own platform standards and governance for analysis/correlation; approve high‑impact deliverables.
7. Define KPIs/dashboards and coach teams to improve quality, cycle time, and reuse.
8. Mentor staff/senior engineers; drive cross‑BU enablement and multi‑site alignment.

“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. 15 years of relevant SI applications experience.
2. Deep understanding/approves analysis/correlation standards and governance across sites.
3. Defines KPIs/dashboards for analysis quality, cycle time, and reuse; influences investment plans.
4. Leads platform collateral strategy (reference channels, playbooks, training curricula).
5. Partners with standards bodies and participates in customer/industry forums as appropriate.

Preferred Education:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related subject is required.
2. Masters Degree is preferred.

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