Samtec

New Product Development Engineer (NPD)

Samtec • $70K — $95K *
New Albany, IN 47150In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent technical experience
  • 2+ years in design, development, or manufacturing of complex assemblies
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Experienced in data analysis tools (Minitab and/or JMP)
  • Familiarity with electrical connector design and processes like plastic injection molding and stamping
  • Proficient in 3D software, preferably SolidWorks
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven analysis

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design and validation of connector solutions like board-to-board and high-speed products.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including purchasing, quality, and manufacturing engineering.
  • Identify and resolve problems hands-on during product development and quality concern phases.
  • Adhere to corporate engineering standards for documentation and part simulation.
  • Manage and track projects with excellent organizational skills.
  • Assist with administrative tasks as necessary.
  • Communicate effectively as a self-starter and problem-solver.
  • Travel to vendors and other Samtec facilities as needed.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and cross-functional work environment
  • Opportunities for hands-on problem solving in product development
  • Exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines
  • Potential for professional growth within a leading company in the industry
  • Onsite position promoting team engagement and direct communication
Full Job Description
Description

THIS POSITION WILL BE LOCATED ONSITE AT SAMTEC - NEW ALBANY, IN

Summary/Objective: The Product Development Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement complex new product designs from concept to production, ensuring they meet internal and external quality requirements, industry standards and align with company goals.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:
  1. Make significant contributions to design, development, and validation of connector solutions (including, but not limited to, board to board, cable, power, high speed, and panel mount products).
  2. Works directly with purchasing, quality, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, process engineering, electroplating, suppliers, product management, and other necessary groups as a cross functional team to develop products/solutions.
  3. Works hands on to identify problems during product development and/or when quality concerns arise.
  4. Adhere to all corporate engineering standards including, but not limited to, documentation, file management, part modeling, and part simulation.
  5. Excellent organizational and time management skills for tracking projects.
  6. Responsible for administrative tasks as needed.
  7. Must be a self-starter with excellent communication skills and demonstrated problem solving ability.
  8. Willing to travel to vendors and/or Samtec facilities outside New Albany as needed.

"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"

Preferred Experience:
  1. 2+ years of experience in design/development/manufacturing of complex assemblies.
  2. Proficient in MS Office Applications: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  3. Experience in data analysis (Minitab and/or JMP are ideal).
  4. Experience in electrical connector design is preferred. Plastic injection molding, and progressive die stamping experience is desired.
  5. 3D software experience is required. SolidWorks background is preferred.
  6. Solid understanding and application of physics and engineering fundamentals.
  7. Proven problem solver - demonstrated experience of data-driven root cause analysis.
  8. Lifting Requirements: Medium Work - Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds from floor to waist.
  9. Must be able to sit for more than 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

Preferred Education:
  1. Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
  2. Technical or engineering experience can substitute for preferred education.


About Samtec

Samtec is a privately held $822MM 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. With 40+ locations serving approximately 125 countries, Samtec?s global presence enables its unmatched customer service. Samtec designs and manufactures products, including connectors, cable assemblies, and system solutions, for all markets and applications, including data center, telecommunications, industrial, medical, military, aerospace, and automotive industries.
Learn more about Samtec
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1976
* Ladders Estimates

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