Systems Engineer

Overview

Description - Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Contribute to product development through Design For Manufacturing and Design For Test. Join the product development team at the Alpha to Beta transition to ensure design is well-documented and has sufficient margin for performance validation, reliability qualification, production ramp, and manufacturing yield. Collaborate with Process Engineering teams to develop and implement control plans and manufacturing tests to ensure production satisfies market needs.

Partner with production and supply chain teams to transition designs into scalable manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Own design integrity for product after transition from Beta to production. Maintain the set of product requirements and design artifacts and coordinate engineering change management post product release. Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to optoelectronic performance. Track engineering orders through product development lifecycle to ensure delivery of new optoelectronic products on schedule and within cost targets.

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.

• Contribute to product development through Design For Manufacturing and Design For Test
• Join product development team at the Alpha to Beta transition to ensure design is well-documented and has sufficient margin for performance validation, reliability qualification, production ramp, and manufacturing yield
• Collaborate with Process Engineering teams to develop and implement control plans and manufacturing tests to ensure production satisfies market needs
• Partner with production and supply chain teams to transition designs into scalable manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards
• Own design integrity for product after transition from Beta to production
• Maintain the set of product requirements and design artifacts and coordinate engineering change management post product release
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to optoelectronic performance
• Track engineering orders through product development lifecycle to ensure delivery of new optoelectronic products on schedule and within cost targets
• 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

• 5+ years experience in a relevant engineering environment with experience in taking designs to manufacturing
• Expertise in product lifecycle management processes and tools, including requirements definition and management
• Deep technical expertise in:
  Optoelectronic design (optical components, semiconductor devices)
• Industry-standard manufacturing and assembly processes (PCB manufacturing including plating, solder mask, SMT), epoxy dispense and cure, wire bonding, etc., their operation and common failure modes
• Data interpretation of common FA and reliability methods including microscopy (Optical, Acoustic, Electron), HTHH, Thermal cycling, shock and vibration
• Strong team player able to engage and influence teams from design to operations; contribute to NPD projects to release and address quality/yield issues as they arise
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills; ability to work effectively with different levels and individuals inside and outside the organization
• Demonstratable reasoning skills; hands-on problem solving with experience in FMEA, SPC, DOE, phase gate processes
• Experience working in a cleanroom, particularly with ESD-sensitive components
• Working knowledge of mechanical design, interpretation of drawings, CTQ and tolerance analysis (GD&T)
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can change quickly
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Physics or a related field is required

• Pay range: $ – $ per year
• Samtec offers healthcare coverage, retirement contributions, paid leave, and development programs
• Workplace:
  This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs, CO
• Final date to receive applications:
  This position is anticipated to close on Feb 2, 2026

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