Technical Integration Lead

Samtec, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. is seeking a Technical Integration Lead in Columbia, SC to own the technical delivery of complex signal integrity systems.

You will drive definition, risk closure, acceptance criteria, and readiness across engineering, operations, suppliers, and stakeholders. Responsibilities include translating goals into technical deliverables, coordinating electrical, mechanical, software, and operations teams, and ensuring documentation, software readiness, and playbooks are developed for

Qualifications

• Engineering background with ownership of technical delivery across cross-functional teams.
• Experience delivering complex systems and processes that span business segments.
• Comfort defining requirements, acceptance criteria, and validation evidence; drive closure on technical decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to lead technical reviews and coordinate stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate program goals into clear technical deliverables and integration plans.
• Drive execution across electrical, mechanical, software, and operations stakeholders; proactively identify and resolve gaps early.
• Aid in the definition and maintenance of acceptance criteria and validation evidence for delivered processes and systems.
• Ensure alignment for system and process deliverables; examples include documentation packages, 3D models as needed, software readiness, and programming/API guides when applicable.
• Identify long-lead items and sequence procurement and approvals to protect schedule; coordinate dependencies across sites and work centers.
• Coordinate organizational readiness for deployment.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional delivery

Technical reviews

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Automation workflows

Job description

Samtec, Inc.

Position Title: Technical Integration Lead

Description

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, Samtecs global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

Summary/Objective: The Technical Integration Lead will own technical delivery of complex signal integrity systems and processes by driving definition, clarity, risk closure, acceptance criteria, and operational readiness across engineering, operations, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Translate program goals into clear technical deliverables and integration plans.
• Drive execution across electrical, mechanical, software, and operations stakeholders; proactively identify and resolve gaps early.
• Aid in the definition and maintenance of acceptance criteria and validation evidence for delivered processes and systems (repeatability, calibration stance, data conventions, and operator readiness).
• Ensure alignment for system and process deliverables; examples include documentation packages, 3D models as needed, software readiness, and programming/API guides when applicable.
• Identify long-lead items and sequence procurement and approvals to protect schedule; coordinate dependencies across sites and work centers.
• Coordinate organizational readiness for deployment.
• Facilitate recurring technical program reviews with status, risks, and decisions needed; ensure actions have clear owners and due dates.
• Partner with engineering leaders to improve execution patterns, templates, and standards for repeatable delivery across programs.

*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 Experience:

• Engineering background with demonstrated ownership of technical delivery across cross-functional teams.
• Experience delivering complex systems and processes that span business segments.
• Comfort defining requirements, acceptance criteria, and validation evidence; ability to drive closure on technical decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to lead technical reviews and coordinate stakeholders without relying on hierarchy.
• Experience in a high-speed electrical design and validation environment is strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with SI principles, test equipment, and associated automation/analysis workflows.
• Experience working with external suppliers on integrated systems and translating requirements into deliverables and documentation.
• Working knowledge of data traceability and reporting practices; comfort standardizing templates and playbooks.
• Experience supporting deployment to multiple sites and scaling processes for repeatable execution.

Preferred Education:

• BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

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.