RF Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineer

samtec • Limerick, PA • 16h ago

Description

Position at 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.

POSITION WILL BE ONSITE AT SAMTEC's PA CABLE PLANT - LIMERICK, PA*

Summary/Objective: The Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineer will work both independently and collaboratively to design and develop Automation, Manual Tooling, and/or Fixtures projects through Non-Released manufacturing and then through integration into production while also providing sustaining engineering support for existing RF connector and cable assembly operations.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:

Using CAD software (Solidworks), Design all mechanical elements of either manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic tooling and equipment used for volume RF connector assembly and cable assembly solder fixturing in Samtec's assembly processes.

Communicate in a collaborative environment to provide mechanical design support for the design needs of internal customers.

Validate that Product Quality and Process Reliability are designed into all projects through project qualifications.

Provide production support for existing RF connector products to include assembly troubleshooting and root cause analysis on mechanical/electrical defects.

Drive updates to work instructions and assembly processes as needed to resolve recurring issues.

Develop and optimize assembly processes for RF products (e.g., induction solder settings, cable prep).

Understand the purposes and review of project costing and margin requirements with applications engineering.

Develops clear, measurable requirements for success based on the established standards and in concert with project teams.

Lead the creation and maintenance of a detailed project schedule to update Management of the status on the progress of the project in regular basis.

Responsible for the project specifications, evaluation of suppliers, their quotations and cost control of the project budget.

Ensures the project delivered is compliant with all relevant OSHA, ANSI and local standards in respect to the design and engineering work practices.

Conduct regular project meetings with the project team throughout the project on:

Machine/Equipment/Tooling design and status.

Controls/Systems design and status.

Review project specifications, deliverables and requirement with applications engineering.

Track all changes with a written Project Change Notification and maintains a revision summary.

Record, address and resolves issues that impact project timing and/or scope.

Develop contingency plans or recovery plans as required.

Monitor the timing and cost of the fabrication to deliver the project on time and within budget.
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:

3-5 years relevant working experience in:

Automation Machine Design (optional)

Design for Manufacturing

High Speed Assembly Equipment (optional)

Machine Tools

Precision Tooling

Machine Control Systems (optional)

Experience with RF connector and/or coaxial cable assembly environments strongly preferred.

Hands-on sustaining engineering experience resolving production issues in RF mechanical assemblies.

Process development experience supporting soldering, coaxial cable solder prep, and connector assembly.

3-5 years relevant experience in project management is preferred.

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.

Ability to use SolidWorks and MS Office Suite, MS Project, SharePoint Document Management and general computer literacy.

Extensive cross functional team expertise including technical and non-technical work.

Analytical and creative thinker, problem solver, result-orientated and focused.

Highly organized, ability to prioritize a varied and fast-changing workload.

Motivated, high achiever, persistent and conscientious.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Manufacturing Engineering.

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: https://www.samtec.com/about/legal/#privacyrightspage

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