Connector Product Design Engineer

Samtec Inc is a global manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions, and they are seeking a highly experienced Product Design Engineer. The role involves leading the development of advanced interconnect solutions and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful product commercialization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of innovative interconnect products from concept through production launch
• Drive technical solutions for connectors, cable assemblies, high-speed systems, power products, and emerging technologies
• Partner with Marketing and Sales to evaluate new opportunities and translate customer needs into engineering solutions
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, test, process engineering, suppliers, and other technical experts to ensure successful product commercialization
• Perform design analysis, modeling, validation, and troubleshooting to optimize product performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Influence product architecture, design standards, and engineering best practices
• Solve complex technical challenges during product development and production support activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, performance, and cost competitiveness

Requirements:

• 7–10+ years of experience designing and developing interconnect, electromechanical, connector, or cable products
• Strong CAD design experience using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent platforms
• Proven track record of bringing products from concept through production
• Ability to manage multiple technical projects while balancing innovation, performance, cost, and manufacturability
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• High-speed connector design and development experience
• Signal integrity, power integrity, or high-speed system design knowledge
• Experience with simulation and analysis tools including FEA, CFD, thermal modeling, or similar technologies
• Experience working closely with manufacturing processes and production environments