Electrical Engineering Co-Op- Penn State Harrisburg

Samtec Inc; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. is seeking a Signal Integrity (SI) Engineering Co-Op to rotate through our engineering teams in Mechanicsburg, PA. The role involves assisting in the lab, running tests, taking measurements, calibrating equipment, and supporting new processes and tools.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, document results, and develop project management and communication skills while learning SI fundamentals, VNA/TDR usage, MATLAB, and 3D field solvers.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Sophomore/Junior).
• Willing to learn and adapt to multiple engineering areas.
• Able to work in a professional office setting and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Work with managers and engineering teams to gain exposure to multiple engineering facets.
• Assist in the Signal Integrity Lab with testing, measurements, and calibration.
• Contribute to project implementations, processes, and tool characterization.
• Document reports for customers and internal Samtec designers.
• Communicate clearly with internal designers and customers in English.
• Support project management by tracking progress and findings.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Sophomore/Junior)

Tools

MATLAB

Excel

ANSYS Electromagnetic Suite

ADS

VNA

TDR

Job description

Position at Samtec, Inc
Job title: Signal Integrity (SI) Engineering Co-Op

Description

Position at Samtec, Inc Job title: Signal Integrity (SI) Engineering Co-Op

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities

• The co-op will work with various managers and areas within our engineering department to gain exposure to the different aspects of engineering. The position will be responsible for completing assigned projects, building trust within team members, maintaining customer focus, as well as initiating and following up on actions taken. (Part of the rotational program within SIG)
• Assists in the Signal Integrity Lab, running test, taking measurements, calibrating machines.
• Assists with Project implementation of new Processes, Tools, Characterizations.
• Documentations or reports for customers/ internal Samtec designers.
• Good verbal/written communication skills, in English with internal designers and customers.
• Strong Project Management skills and problem-solving ability to keep track of multiple projects at a time and logging corresponding progress and findings.
• Defining and solving problems with systematic approach.
• Prioritizing jobs and Multitasking skills.

The Student Will Be Exposed To And Expected To Learn The Basics In The Many Different Technologies Used At Samtec. These May Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Signal Integrity Fundamentals, (Deep learning wide range of topics)
• Frequency and Time domain testing
• Proper Equipment use (VNA,TDR)
• Post Processing Tools (MATLAB,EXCEL,Internal Tools)
• FEM & 3D Field solvers (ANSYS Electromagnetic Suite, ADS)
• Product Knowledge, Prints, Reports, Collateral
• Application Engineering, Customer Engagement.
• New Product Development.

Strongly Preferred

• Local to Harrisburg Area, have reliable transportation to come from back to office (in person job)
• Some previous work experience be able to handle in a professional office setting
• Willing to learn new methods and technologies.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability to work with and take direction from senior engineers, be creative, passionate, and resourceful while taking initiative to explore new solutions to the issues they are presented with.

Preferred Education

• 1. Student Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Sophomore/ Junior)

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