Engineering Manager - RF Interconnects
Descripción
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.
** THIS POSITION WILL BE ONSITE AT SAMTEC - NEW ALBANY, IN **
Summary/Objective: The Engineering Manager for RF Interconnects leads a team that conceptualizes, designs and develops RF/Microwave interconnect products.
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:
- Reviews and rationalize new product scopes.
- Reviews and critiques design architectures.
- Actively participates and supports peer design reviews and other team efforts.
- Reviews and approves document change requests.
- Reviews and addresses specification deviations as required.
- Identifies technology gaps and sponsors projects to close those.
- Recruits, mentors and develops other members of the team.
- Handles multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can change very quickly.
- Works and communicates regularly with Marketing, Quality and Operations.
- Delegates projects and oversees their progress, engaging when required.
- Supports Project Management team with regular updates to the tracking system. (PTS)
- Establishes and manages team metrics.
“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:
- 7+ Years’ of Experience in RF Interconnect Design.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting and debugging mmWave (40+ GHz) interconnect products.
- Proficient in the interpretation of s-parameter and Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) measurements.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in blueprint reading, GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
- Experience leading and supervising Engineers.
- Knowledge of electromagnetic simulation techniques and/or network analyzer operation is desired.
- Process capability knowledge, as it pertains to precision machining is desired.
- 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.
- Analytical and creative thinker, problem solver, result-orientated and focused.
- Motivated, high achiever, persistent and conscientious.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Management.