Signal Integrity (SI) Test Engineer
描述
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: In this role, you will take ownership of the program-level Signal Integrity (SI) validation strategy, driving standardization across projects and teams. The Senior SI Test Engineer will mentor fellow engineers, lead root-cause analysis activities, and ensure that test execution is repeatable and traceable across multiple labs. You'll be at the forefront of developing best practices, empowering your team, and maintaining the highest standards for testing consistency and reliability.
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:
- Define program-level SI validation strategy
- Standardize methods and reporting
- Lead root-cause analysis activities
- Mentor engineers on problem-solving approaches
- Establish correlation strategies and metrics
- Drive automation/reporting standardization
- Approve significant test plans and acceptance criteria; ensure cross-lab repeatability
- Ensure traceability across equipment, setups, and data utilizing appropriate and approved systems
- Author technical documentation and validation summaries for internal and external audiences
“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:
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Signal Integrity, including experience in a high-speed electrical test environment
- Expert experience with SI instrumentation and test automation; standardizes methods across teams
- Expert experience applying DOE and statistical analysis to improve test confidence and throughput
- Strong data analysis skills, including statistical analysis and data visualization.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and identify root causes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- A passion for learning new technologies and staying up-to-date with industry trends.
- Experience working in a production
Required Education:
- Bachelors in Electrical / Computer Engineering or related field. MS degree is preferred.
- Experience may be substituted for educational requirements.