Signal Integrity (SI) Global Test Lab Manager

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. 

Summary/Objective: Lead global Signal Integrity test lab operations for R&D and engineering development. Own the technical operating model for high-speed electrical test labs, including methods, queue discipline, equipment readiness, documentation, data quality, repeatability, throughput, and cross-site alignment. Manage direct reports and provide technical governance for global lab work.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Lead global SI test lab operations for R&D and engineering development; align priorities, workflow, deliverables, and technical standards across applicable lab locations.
2. Manage direct reports; set expectations, assign work, mentor associates, support career development, and build succession depth within the lab organization.
3. Own technical governance for lab methods, measurement procedures, instrumentation readiness, calibration discipline, fixture practices, documentation, data integrity, and report quality.
4. Establish and enforce common lab processes for sample intake, queue management, test planning, execution, review, documentation, and release of results.
5. Drive cross-site consistency, repeatability, throughput, and measurement-simulation correlation for high-speed electrical test activity.
6. Partner with engineering, operations and product owners to plan lab capability, capacity, and equipment roadmaps.
7. Evaluate, recommend, and implement approved lab technologies, automation, dashboards, tools, and process improvements that improve quality, cycle time, and scalability.
8. Review and approve significant test plans, methods, acceptance criteria, and reports for high-impact R&D and engineering development programs.
9. Ensure appropriate traceability, documentation, data handling, safety practices, and quality compliance in approved systems and lab workflows.

*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, RF/microwave, electrical test, or a related engineering discipline, including experience in a high-speed electrical test environment.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience managing technical associates, lab teams, engineering teams, or cross-site technical functions.
3. Deep understanding of high-speed electrical test instrumentation, measurement methodology, calibration, fixtures, sample handling, data quality, and test-report governance.
4. Demonstrated experience creating and enforcing lab operating standards, technical workflows, metrics, dashboards, equipment roadmaps, and continuous-improvement practices across multiple locations.
5. Strong technical communication, cross-functional leadership, prioritization, vendor/equipment coordination, and written/verbal communication skills.

Education:

1. BS in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field required; MS preferred

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