RF Applications Engineer: Design Custom Interconnect Solutions

Samtec, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. is seeking an RF Applications Engineer to act as the technical bridge between customers and Samtec's internal teams, designing customized interconnect solutions from concept to production.

You will work with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Manufacturing to translate customer needs into manufacturable products, while traveling to customer sites and industry events as needed.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Customer-focused

Project management

Technical communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Samtec, Inc. is seeking an RF Applications Engineer to act as the technical bridge between customers and Samtec's internal teams, designing customized interconnect solutions from concept to production.

You will work with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Manufacturing to translate customer needs into manufacturable products, while traveling to customer sites and industry events as needed.