Process Engineer (HDR)

Samtec Inc; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. in New Albany, Indiana, is seeking a Process Engineer to evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes. The role focuses on reducing costs, improving sustainability, quality, and efficiency while maintaining safe, reliable systems.

The candidate will lead DOE-driven experiments and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in yields and changeovers. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in process engineering, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with MS Office

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Process Engineering, development and manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute experiments to identify key process variables using DOE or similar methods.
• Develop manufacturing best practices, parameters, process windows, and work instructions to improve assembly.
• Apply Six Sigma DMAIC to determine root causes and implement solutions.
• Conduct process capability studies to verify requirements are met.
• Develop criteria to ensure cable assembly design/process readiness for full production.
• Provide guidance to engineering and operations teams to improve assembly processes.
• Collect and interpret data from technical and operations staff.
• Direct and track yield investigations from discovery to root-cause analysis.
• Report yield results to cross-functional teams and develop tools to raise yields.
• Perform engineering calculations for process/equipment design and verification.
• Provide input for incident investigations and document causes and corrective actions.
• Research new manufacturing methods to advance the assembly process long-term.

Skills

Process engineering

MS Office

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Six Sigma

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Position at Samtec, Inc

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

Summary/Objective:

The Process Engineer evaluates existing processes and configures manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability, improve Quality, and develop best practices within the production process. The focus of the Process Engineer’s work is on maintaining reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiency, yields, costs, and changeovers.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Lead and execute experiments to identify key process variables using DOE type methodologies or other analytical methods.
• Develop standard manufacturing best practices, parameters, process windows, and work instructions that improve the Samtec assembly process.
• Use Six Sigma DMAIC process to determine root cause/solutions to process challenges.
• Use statistical methods to conduct process capability studies to determine if the process is meeting key process requirements.
• Develop process criteria to determine if cable assembly design and processes are ready for full volume production.
• Provide general guidance, direction, and support to other engineering and operations teams that improve the assembly process.
• Collect and interpret data from other technical and operating staff involved.
• Direct and track yield investigations from initial discovery to root cause failure analysis.
• Report yield results to cross-functional teams with varying knowledge base.
• Develop tools, methods, and resources to ensure higher yields.
• Perform engineering calculations applying the principles of physics and mathematics for process or equipment, including conceptual, scheme, and detail design.
• Provide technical inputs for incident investigation considering an integral perspective (manpower, method, machines, materials, and measurement), documenting problem, root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Develop/research new manufacturing methods that help advance the assembly process long -term.
• The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.

Required/Preferred Experience

• 5+ Years’ Experience in Process Engineering, development and manufacturing or complex assemblies.
• Strong computer skills. Proficient in MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, creative mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with cross functional groups
• Experience in data analysis (Minitab and/or JMP are ideal).
• Engineering Design Software: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.

Preferred Education

• B.S. or B.A. in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, etc.) required.
• Technical or engineering experience can substitute for preferred education
• Six Sigma or Problem Solving background is highly desirable.
• IPC Certification is desired

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