{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"72dfb95cdf8e7b41e8d762ac","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/72dfb95cdf8e7b41e8d762ac","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/72dfb95cdf8e7b41e8d762ac","title":"Radio Frequency (RF) Applications Engineer","description":"Help Shape Custom Interconnect Solutions for the World's Leading Technology Companies\nAbout Samtec\nSamtec is a global leader in high-performance interconnect solutions, serving the world's most innovative technology companies across data communications, industrial, medical, aerospace, automotive, and semiconductor markets. Our success is driven by a commitment to innovation, customer intimacy, and technical excellence.\nWe are seeking a customer-focused RF Applications Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across multiple disciplines, and helping customers bring products to market. In this role, you'll serve as the technical bridge between customers and internal teams, designing customized solutions based on Samtec's extensive product portfolio and ensuring customer requirements are transformed into manufacturable products.\nPosition Summary\nAs an RF Applications Engineer, you will work directly with customers to understand their application needs and develop customized interconnect solutions using Samtec products. You'll collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Manufacturing teams to guide projects from concept through production release.\nThis is an outstanding opportunity for an engineer or technically-minded professional who enjoys customer interaction, problem-solving, and influencing product solutions while working in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.\nWhat You'll Do\nCustomer-Facing Technical Leadership\nPartner directly with customers to understand technical requirements, design challenges, and application needs.\nRecommend innovative product solutions that align with customer objectives and industry best practices.\nServe as a trusted technical advisor throughout the design and implementation process.\nProvide timely responses to customer inquiries and technical support requests.\nProduct Customization & Design Support\nModify and adapt standard Samtec products to meet unique customer requirements.\nReview customer specifications, drawings, and statements of work to ensure technical feasibility and manufacturability.\nDefine custom product concepts and collaborate with engineering teams to develop optimal solutions.\nAssign and maintain custom part numbers and associated documentation.\nProject & Product Management\nLead customer-driven product customization projects from concept and quotation through product release and production.\nCoordinate cross-functional efforts between Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Marketing, and Sales.\nGenerate product cost estimates and supporting documentation for quotation activities.\nInitiate and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) as needed.\nMarket & Business Support\nCollaborate with Product Managers to identify emerging customer needs, market trends, and new product opportunities.\nProvide regular updates regarding customer projects, design activities, and business opportunities.\nSupport customer visits, industry events, trade shows, and technical presentations as required.\nWhat We're Looking For\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent technical experience will also be considered.\n3–5 years of experience in Applications Engineering, Technical Sales, Sales Engineering, Product Engineering, or a related customer-facing technical role.\nStrong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.\nExperience managing projects through multiple stages of development and implementation.\nExcellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\nHigh attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality solutions.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience within the connector, interconnect, electronics, or manufacturing industries.\nKnowledge of electromechanical components or electronic hardware solutions.\nExperience supporting customized or configured product solutions.\nBackground working with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.\nUnderstanding of product lifecycle management and engineering change processes.\nWhy Join Samtec?\nAt Samtec, you'll have the opportunity to:\nWork with cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading customers.\nInfluence innovative product solutions used across global markets.\nCollaborate with talented engineers, product managers, and business leaders.\nBuild a rewarding career within a growing, technology-focused organization.\nEnjoy a culture that values teamwork, innovation, customer success, and continuous learning.\nSuccess in This Role\nThe ideal candidate is naturally curious, technically capable, customer-focused, and energized by solving real-world engineering challenges. They excel at translating customer requirements into practical solutions while building strong relationships both internally and externally.\nTravel Requirements\nOccasional travel to customer sites, trade shows, and industry events may be required.\nSamtec, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected and empowered to succeed. 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You'll collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Manufacturing teams to guide projects from concept through production release.\nThis is an outstanding opportunity for an engineer or technically-minded professional who enjoys customer interaction, problem-solving, and influencing product solutions while working in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.\nWhat You'll Do\nCustomer-Facing Technical Leadership\nPartner directly with customers to understand technical requirements, design challenges, and application needs.\nRecommend innovative product solutions that align with customer objectives and industry best practices.\nServe as a trusted technical advisor throughout the design and implementation process.\nProvide timely responses to customer inquiries and technical support requests.\nProduct Customization & Design Support\nModify and adapt standard Samtec products to meet unique customer requirements.\nReview customer specifications, drawings, and statements of work to ensure technical feasibility and manufacturability.\nDefine custom product concepts and collaborate with engineering teams to develop optimal solutions.\nAssign and maintain custom part numbers and associated documentation.\nProject & Product Management\nLead customer-driven product customization projects from concept and quotation through product release and production.\nCoordinate cross-functional efforts between Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Marketing, and Sales.\nGenerate product cost estimates and supporting documentation for quotation activities.\nInitiate and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) as needed.\nMarket & Business Support\nCollaborate with Product Managers to identify emerging customer needs, market trends, and new product opportunities.\nProvide regular updates regarding customer projects, design activities, and business opportunities.\nSupport customer visits, industry events, trade shows, and technical presentations as required.\nWhat We're Looking For\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline. 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