PRF SUSTAINING ENGINEER

PRF SUSTAINING ENGINEER

Code:

55-20-00-120-725

Summary/Objective

The PRF Sustaining Engineer will be a hands-on engineer with project management expertise and will be responsible for the product bring-up, debugging, perform root cause analyses and characterization of Samtec’s PRF cable/connector products through manufacturing. Need to know mechanical drawing, soldering process, RF cables prepping, and mechanical engineering knowledge.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities.

• Review and rationalize new product scopes
• Conceptualize and design RF interconnect products using 3D CAD.
• Advise in fabrication, testing and troubleshooting of component parts.
• Define characterization and test plans
• Actively participate and support peer design reviews and other team efforts.
• Review and approve detail drawings.
• Oversee all design enhancements to the manufacturing process on an as needed basis.
• Review test results and address deviations as required.
• Support the Lead RF Engineering in the design and testing of new products to ensure manufacturability.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can change very quickly.
• 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.

“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

• 2+ years of experience in PRF cable/connector Product design
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and debugging interconnect products.
• Proficient in the interpretation of s-parameter and Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) measurements.
• Experience in RF simulation software (CST, HFSS, etc.) is preferred, but not required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in blueprint reading, GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
• Ability to use SolidWorks and MS Office Suite, MS Project, SharePoint Document Management and general computer literacy.
• 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.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.