Test Engineer

Samtec, Inc; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer to support the HDR (High Data Rate) Cable Assembly Work Center.

Responsibilities include designing test tooling, reviewing PCB fixture designs, and developing electrical test programs for HDR cable products, while collaborating with global teams to ensure serialization and process improvements. The role requires 2+ years of PCB design experience, familiarity with LSET/HSET and signal integrity testing, plus strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related work experience on PCB board design.
• Familiar with LSET, HSET, and signal integrity testing.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes 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.

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.

Skills

PCB design

Test tooling design

Serialization scripting

Signal integrity test

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

LSET

HSET

Serialization scripting

PCB manufacturing

Job description

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.
• 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.

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