Radio Frequency (RF) Applications Engineer

Samtec Inc; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge technologies

Global customer base

Collaborative environment

Career development opportunities

Industry events and trade shows

Job summary

Samtec Inc. is seeking an RF Applications Engineer to act as the technical bridge with customers, designing customized interconnect solutions from Samtec’s portfolio.

You will collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Manufacturing to guide projects from concept through production release. The role emphasizes customer-facing leadership, product customization, and managing cross-functional projects to deliver manufacturable solutions with high quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years in Applications Engineering, Technical Sales, or related customer-facing roles.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and understand technical documentation.
• Experience managing projects through multiple development stages.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer-facing technical discussions and translate requirements into feasible interconnect solutions.
• Modify and tailor standard Samtec products to meet customer needs; review specs to ensure manufacturability.
• Drive customer-driven projects from concept through release and production; coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Support market insights and communicate project status, opportunities, and outcomes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Help Shape Custom Interconnect Solutions for the World’s Leading Technology Companies

Samtec is a global leader in high‐performance interconnect solutions, serving the world’s most innovative technology companies across data communications, industrial, medical, aerospace, automotive, and semiconductor markets. Our success is driven by a commitment to innovation, customer intimacy, and technical excellence.

We are seeking a customer‐focused RF Applications Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across multiple disciplines, and helping customers bring products to market. In this role, you will serve as the technical bridge between customers and internal teams, designing customized solutions based on Samtec’s extensive product portfolio and ensuring customer requirements are transformed into manufacturable products.

Position Summary:

As an RF Applications Engineer, you will work directly with customers to understand their application needs and develop customized interconnect solutions using Samtec products. You will collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Manufacturing teams to guide projects from concept through production release.

What You’ll Do:

Customer‐Facing Technical Leadership

• Partner directly with customers to understand technical requirements, design challenges, and application needs.
• Recommend innovative product solutions that align with customer objectives and industry best practices.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout the design and implementation process.
• Provide timely responses to customer inquiries and technical support requests.

Product Customization & Design Support

• Modify and adapt standard Samtec products to meet unique customer requirements.
• Review customer specifications, drawings, and statements of work to ensure technical feasibility and manufacturability.
• Define custom product concepts and collaborate with engineering teams to develop optimal solutions.
• Assign and maintain custom part numbers and associated documentation.

Project & Product Management

• Lead customer‐driven product customization projects from concept and quotation through product release and production.
• Coordinate cross‐functional efforts between Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Marketing, and Sales.
• Generate product cost estimates and supporting documentation for quotation activities.
• Initiate and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) as needed.

Market & Business Support

• Collaborate with Product Managers to identify emerging customer needs, market trends, and new product opportunities.
• Provide regular updates regarding customer projects, design activities, and business opportunities.
• Support customer visits, industry events, trade shows, and technical presentations as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent technical experience will also be considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in Applications Engineering, Technical Sales, Sales Engineering, Product Engineering, or a related customer‐facing technical role.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience managing projects through multiple stages of development and implementation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‐building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‐solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the connector, interconnect, electronics, or manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of electromechanical components or electronic hardware solutions.
• Experience supporting customized or configured product solutions.
• Background working with cross‐functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Understanding of product lifecycle management and engineering change processes.

Benefits

• Work with cutting‐edge technologies and industry‐leading customers.
• Influence innovative product solutions used across global markets.
• Collaborate with talented engineers, product managers, and business leaders.
• Build a rewarding career within a growing, technology‐focused organization.
• Enjoy a culture that values teamwork, innovation, customer success, and continuous learning.

Success in This Role:

The ideal candidate is naturally curious, technically capable, customer‐focused, and energized by solving real‐world engineering challenges. They excel at translating customer requirements into practical solutions while building strong relationships both internally and externally.

Travel Requirements:

Occasional travel to customer sites, trade shows, and industry events may be required.

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