SAMTEC INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title:Signal Integrity (SI) Lab Technician Location: Wilsonville, Oregon; this position is on site daily, M-F, 8am-5pmSummary/Objective: As the Signal Integrity Lab Technician you will work within Signal Integrity Group (SIG). You are a trusted partner who is sought after for delivering high quality, useful and efficient results. You have excellent technical aptitude, communication, interpersonal, and team engagement skills. You are energetic, motivated, and service-centered. You feel comfortable discussing and explaining technical topics at various levels of understanding based on your audience. You can manage several projects simultaneously and are able to adjust to changing priorities easily.
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:1. Work in laboratory environment to validate designs and correlate measurements2. Take measurements and run experiments using VNA, TDR and other high-speed test equipment3. Create and execute test plans4. Follow best practices and methods for high-speed electrical measurement5. Understand industry leading techniques and analyze impact for implementation6. Manage test queue per priorities set by engineering management7. Demonstrate precision, attention to detail, and the ability to use software tools8. Maintain and improve required administrative systems9. Generate reports and provide analysis for high-speed test data 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”
Required Skills and Experience1. Must have a systematic approach to defining and solving problems.2. Experience in an electrical test environment (Signal Integrity Experience is preferred)3. Familiarity with high volume connector manufacturing methods & processes is a plus4. Must be able handle multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can change very quickly.5. Communication skills are a must as this person will interact with engineers in different disciplines & sometimes with members of management.6. 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.Preferred Education:1. Associated Degree in Engineering, related field, or relevant experience.Training required:1. On the job training as appropriate.