Advanced Packaging Engineer

Samtec, Inc • Colorado Springs, CO • 1h ago

Samtec, Inc.

Position Title:

Description

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1 billion global manufacturer of broad line 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, Samtecs global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

Position Summary

The Advanced Packaging Engineer is a senior individual contributor responsible for conceiving, architecting, and maturing nextgeneration optical and optoelectronic technologies. This role focuses on futurestate capability creation, advanced materials and packaging architectures, and longterm technology differentiation. The position operates upstream of production and is not responsible for sustaining engineering or daytoday manufacturing support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Advanced Technology & Architecture Development

Define and develop nextgeneration optical and optoelectronic packaging architectures.

Lead architectural trade studies considering optical performance, materials behavior, and future scalability.

Establish technology concepts that enable future product families and platforms.

Research & EarlyStage Development

Research emerging materials, processes, and assembly technologies aligned with longterm company roadmaps.

Lead feasibility studies, proofofconcept efforts, and earlystage demonstrations.

Evaluate technology readiness levels and define pathways for maturation.

Characterization & Reliability Strategy

Define characterization and reliability evaluation methodologies for earlystage technologies.

Analyze optical, mechanical, and thermal data to inform design decisions.

Identify technical risks and failure mechanisms early in development.

Technology Strategy & Roadmapping

Contribute to longterm optics and optoelectronics technology roadmaps.

Identify capability gaps and propose strategic development initiatives.

Support senior leadership through technical reviews and risk assessments.

External Collaboration

Identify, evaluate, and partner with material suppliers, equipment vendors, and research institutions.

Lead joint development initiatives with external partners.

Influence external technology roadmaps to align with future needs.

Technical Leadership

Serve as a recognized technical authority for advanced optical technologies.

Contribute to intellectual property, publications, and technical knowledge growth.

Mentor engineers on advanced technology concepts.

Required Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field required.

MS or Ph.D. preferred.

Required Experience

15+ years of experience in optical, optoelectronic, or advanced microelectronics development.

Extensive background in materials, packaging architectures, and advanced process development.

Demonstrated experience creating and maturing new technologies from concept through early validation.

Proven record of technical leadership and independent problem solving.

Salaryand benefit offerings:

The preferred locationfor this position is the Samtec Vista Design Centerin San Diego/Vista, CA. At this site, the salary range is $187,000 $212,000 annually, based on experience, plus generous Samtec bonusespaid three times per year (February, August, and late fall).A secondary optionis the Silicon Valley Design Centerin Santa Clara, CA, where the salary range is $220,000 $250,000 annually, based on experience, plus the same bonus structure.

The third locationis the Samtec Microelectronics facilityin Colorado Springs, CO, with a salary range of $159,000 $180,000 annually, based on experience, plus bonuses as noted above.

Relocation assistanceis available only for moves to the preferred location (San Diego/Vista, CA).

Samtec's generous benefits package includes medical (HSA/PPO) dental, vision, hearing, group life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, EAP, 401K match / profit sharing (Samtec will contribute 7% of your total gross pay to your 401(k) plan regardless of any contributions you make and will match the first 5% of your contribution to the 401(k)-plan dollar for dollar), plus other voluntary options, as well as paid time off.

Apply now if you have what it takes and are interested in joining Samtecs vaunted culture, with competitive salaries and world-class benefits.

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based on 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.

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