Radio Frequency (RF) Applications Engineer

Samtec, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. is seeking an RF Applications Engineer to design customized interconnect solutions for leading technology customers.

You will bridge customers with internal teams to transform requirements into manufacturable products, collaborating across Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Manufacturing. The role emphasizes solving complex technical challenges, strong communication, and proactive project leadership in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 35 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.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer requirements and develop customized interconnect solutions using Samtec products.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Manufacturing to guide projects from concept through production release.
• Lead customer-driven product customization projects from concept and quotation through product release and production.
• Provide product cost estimates and supporting documentation for quotation activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts between Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Marketing, and Sales.
• Review customer specifications and ensure technical feasibility and manufacturability.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Samtec, Inc.

Position Title: Radio Frequency (RF) Applications Engineer

Description:

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

About Samtec

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'll 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'll collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Manufacturing teams to guide projects from concept through production release.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an engineer or technically-minded professional who enjoys customer interaction, problem-solving, and influencing product solutions while working in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

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.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent technical experience will also be considered.
• 35 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.

Why Join Samtec?

At Samtec, you'll have the opportunity to:

• 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.

Samtec, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected and empowered to succeed. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to any protected status under applicable law.

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based on 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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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