Description

Position at Samtec, Inc The Project Engineer collaborates closely with a team of Contract Engineering resources to design & 
develop advanced products while improving communication & connectivity between that group and the Samtec engineering teams. Works under the direction of the Asian Engineering Manager to ensure all Samtec corporate engineering standards are followed.
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities

Use experience in Designing and developing interconnects to contribute to design, development, and validation of new connector projects.

Support non-English speaking South Korean engineering team in communication including, participating in online meetings with a range of time zones for interpretation and translation.

Workcloselyonsitewiththe Contract Engineeringteamto ensureschedules areuptodateandescalatesanyscheduleconflictstomanagement.

Ensure the Contract Engineering team adhere to all Samtec engineering standards including but not limited to documentation. file management, part modeling, and part simulation.

Createreportsand statusupdateson projectinformation andpresentto uppermanagement.

Escalate project risks and issues that could impact projects and carry out response plans determined by management.

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 Experience1. Willing to relocate onsite with the Contract Engineering team.
2. 2 or more years of experience in connector design/manufacturing required.
3. Engineering Design Software: Solid Works, Auto CAD, etc.4. Simulation Software: FEA, CFO/Thermal Modeling, etc. is preferred, but not required.
5. Strong project coordination skills in a very diverse environment.
6. Familiar with business practices in the Asia Pacific including Korea and the United States.
7. Fluent in MS Office (specifically Power Point, Excel, Outlook, Visio)
8. Good communicator & collaborator
9. Strong organizational skills
10. Ability to multi-task
11. Be able to deal with ambiguity.
12. Ability to be creative/ innovate
13. Problem solving skills and ability to influence changePreferred Education1. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering