Signal Integrity (SI) Test Engineer (Eng III)

Description

Position at Samtec, Inc

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.

Summary/Objective:As a hands-on Signal Integrity (SI) Test Engineer, you will lead critical lab-based testing and validation activities, ensuring the technical feasibility and quality of complex projects. This senior role is responsible for driving technical decision-making, providing mentorship to engineers, and advocating for innovation and process improvements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence project direction, and maintain ownership of key initiatives, all while staying up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies. Your expertise will be instrumental in meeting project deadlines, budget constraints, and maintaining high standards of technical excellence.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Lead and execute hands-on SI validation and root-cause analysis activities in a lab environment, ensuring technical rigor and timely results.
2. Standardize and enhance test methodologies, reporting practices, and measurement quality metrics across teams and projects.
3. Drive innovation by continuously improving enterprise-wide measurement processes and advocating for best practices in lab testing.
4. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, fostering a culture of learning, problem-solving, and technical excellence.
5. Champion measurement–simulation correlation improvements, institutionalizing consistent and reliable testing standards.
6. Approve major test plans and acceptance criteria, ensuring cross-lab repeatability and high-quality outcomes.
7. Maintain traceability of equipment, setups, and data using approved systems to support project integrity and compliance.
8. Author clear technical documentation and validation summaries for both internal and external stakeholders.
9. Collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams to influence project direction, resolve technical challenges, and meet organizational goals.

*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.*

Preferred experience:

1. Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Signal Integrity, including experience in a high-speed electrical test environment
2. Expert experience with SI instrumentation and test automation; standardizes methods across teams
3. Expert experience applying DOE and statistical analysis to improve test confidence and throughput

Education:

1. BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related; MS preferred

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