Test Engineer

Samtec Inc; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer to support the HDR (High Data Rate) Cable Assembly Work Center and all Cable Electrical Testing processes. You will design test tooling, review PCB designs and fixtures, and create and qualify test programs for reliable HDR testing.

The role requires collaboration with global teams, troubleshooting of High-Speed test systems, and participation in serialization and transfer projects. Strong communication and hands-on engineering skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of PCB design experience.
• Familiar with LSET, HSET, and signal integrity testing.
• Experience in engineering design software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design Test Tooling assemblies for Electrical Test First Time Build of cable assemblies.
• Review PCB designs and fixtures for Electrical Test and provide feedback to designers.
• Create Process Documentation for Electrical Test processes.
• Create and qualify Test Programs for Electrical Test.
• Cooperate with SIG ATG and global Samtec teams to build and qualify new Test Systems.
• Support production floor for troubleshooting Low and High-Speed Test systems.
• Assist with serialization system maintenance and hardware transfers.

Skills

PCB design

Signal integrity testing

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Serialization scripting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Position at Samtec, Inc

Job title: TEST ENGINEER

Summary/Objective: The Test Engineer is responsible for supporting Samtec HDR (High Data Rate) Cable Assembly Work Center for all Cable Electrical Testing processes.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities

• Design Test Tooling assemblies for Electrical Test First Time Build of cable assemblies.
• Review the design of printed circuit boards and fixtures for Electrical Test of First Time Build of HDR cable product and feedback findings to designer.
• Create Process Documentation for Electrical Test processes.
• Create and qualify Test Programs for Electrical Test.
• Cooperate with SIG ATG to assemble, debug, qualify new Test Systems.
• Support production floor for troubleshooting Low and High-Speed Test systems.
• Perform failure analysis of Electrical Test failed product and determine root cause with support from Global Samtec teams.
• Cooperate with global Samtec teams to maintain Samtec HDR product serialization system.
• Part number creation and configuration in Samtec serialization and tracking software.
• Cooperate with control engineer, process engineer, manufacturing engineer for transfer project & sustaining improvement project on Electrical Test side.

“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

• Above 2 years related working experience on PCB board design.
• Familiar with LSET, HSET, signal integrity test.
• Experience in engineering design software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD etc).
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing process is a plus.
• Experience in creating and maintaining serialization scripting.
• Strong interpersonal, technical, verbal, and written communication skills are a must.
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Training required: On the job training as appropriate.

Languages: English

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