Hardware Design Co-op: PCB Prototyping & Lab Bring-Up

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

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.