PRF SUSTAINING ENGINEER
Description
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 is preferred
- 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 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.