Electrical Engineering Co-Op- University of Delaware

Samtec Inc; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc in Newark, DE is seeking a self-driven Electrical Engineer student for the ASH – Hardware Design (EE) Co-op. This role involves hands-on PCB design, bring-up, and collaboration with SI and layout teams to develop next-generation hardware.

You’ll work across marketing, engineering, and production, using state-of-the-art design tools and lab validation. Responsibilities include concept brainstorming, PCB design, system testing, prototype assembly, and documentation of test results.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a quick learning ability.
• Good problem-solving skills and basic understanding of digital and analog circuits.
• Familiar with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Orcad, Allegro…).
• Familiar with electrical lab test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope…).
• Scripting or programming knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorming preliminary concepts with engineering and marketing teams.
• Designing and developing printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Collaborating with Signal Integrity engineer and Layout designers.
• Working closely with Software engineers.
• Documenting test plans and test results.
• Overseeing the manufacturing and assembly of prototypes.
• Testing and bring-up of systems.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Quick learner

Self-motivated

Problem-solving

Digital circuits basics

Analog circuits basics

Schematic capture tools Orcad

PCB layout tools Allegro

Electrical lab equipment

Scripting/Programming (plus)

Tools

Orcad

Allegro

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Job description

Position at Samtec, Inc

Job Title: ASH – Hardware Design (EE) Co-op

Description

Position at Samtec, Inc

Job Title: ASH – Hardware Design (EE) Co-op

Summary/Objective: Samtec is the global $1B+ technology leader for high-speed connectivity solutions. Samtec is seeking a self-driven and passionate Electrical Engineer to join our team as a Hardware Design Engineer.

This position is for an electrical engineering student who has a passion for learning new tools and designing unique electronic hardware. These designs support all facets of Samtec including marketing, engineering, and production teams across the world. We use state of the art industry tool design suites, working closely with Signal Integrity (SI) engineers to build next-gen hardware. Expect to perform every aspect of design including upfront schematic work to hands-on bring-up and validation in the lab.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorming preliminary concepts with engineering and marketing teams
• Designing and developing printed circuit boards (PCBs)
• Collaborating with Signal Integrity engineer and Layout designers
• Working closely with Software engineers
• Documenting test plans and test results
• Overseeing the manufacturing and assembly of prototypes
• Testing and bring-up of systems

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are a must
• Quick learner
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Good problem-solving skills
• Basic understanding of digital and analog circuits
• Familiar with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Orcad, Allegro…)
• Familiar with electrical lab test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope…)
• Scripting/Programming language knowledge is a plus

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