Sr. Signal Integrity (SI) Applications Engineer

Descripción

Puesto en 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.