Product Development Engineer

About Samtec 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. Position Overview Location: Onsite at Samtec – New Albany, IN. Summary/Objective: The Product Engineer will design and develop solutions related to the following criteria: capacity expansions, cost down, market needs, product redesign/review, risk mitigation, and quality (internal and external). Essential Functions / Responsibilities Make significant contributions to design, development, and validation of connector solutions (including board‑to‑board, cable, power, high speed, and panel mount products). Work directly with purchasing, quality, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, process engineering, electroplating, suppliers, product management, and other necessary groups as a cross‑functional team to develop products/solutions. Work hands‑on to identify problems during product development and/or when quality concerns arise. Adhere to all corporate engineering standards including documentation, file management, part modeling, and part simulation. Excellent organizational and time management skills for tracking projects. Responsible for administrative tasks as needed. Must be a self‑starter with excellent communication skills and demonstrated problem‑solving ability. Willing to travel to vendors and/or Samtec facilities outside New Albany as needed. 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 design/development/manufacturing of complex assemblies. Proficient in MS Office Applications: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience in data analysis (Minitab and/or JMP are ideal). Experience in electrical connector design is preferred; plastic injection molding and progressive die stamping experience is desired. 3D software experience is required; SolidWorks background is preferred. Solid understanding and application of physics and engineering fundamentals. Proven problem solver – demonstrated experience of data‑driven root cause analysis. Lifting Requirements: Medium Work – Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds from floor to waist. Must be able to sit for more than 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs. Preferred Education Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent. Technical or engineering experience can substitute for preferred education. 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr Samtec Inc