The Company
Interplex Industries is a global supplier of custom interconnect and electronic packaging solutions. Our diverse customer base includes automotive, telecom, industrial and consumer electronics suppliers worldwide. Our technologies include stamping, molding, plating, etching, skiving, drawing and assembly of precision parts. The company has a strategic vision to expand its product development capabilities and is looking for the brightest and most creative individuals to help accomplish this vision.Brief Description
- The Signal Integrity Engineer will have development engineering responsibility to support internal and customer collaboration on PCB, signal transmission integrity, and interconnection-based design efforts. The role will provide technical support on new design, signal integrity analysis, SI test (S Parameters, Impedance, SWR, etc.) DFMEA, DFM and DFA etc. Internally, the SI Engineer will engage with other IPD members, PPD and TIC teams to present solutions on product design and new concepts.
- The successful candidate will be comfortable working on Product Development Concurrent Engineering Teams, responsible to meet program timelines, and enjoy developing products that combine mechanical, high data rate / high speed electrical and electronic technologies that depend on a high degree of electro-mechanical design skill level.
Detailed Description
- Initiation of new product concepts from Customer Specifications or for internal Marketing initiatives.
- Assisting Sales by performing Customer Specification Reviews, developing Product Requirements based on Customer Specs, and performing customer technical presentations of new product proposals.
- Developing application concepts for customer proposals, turning concepts into product designs. Creating, supporting, and maintaining Product Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical DFMEA.
- Creating 3D models and 2D drawings. Adhering to Product Release, Design and PDM guidelines. Performing FEA analysis using either Ansys HFSS or CST Microwave to simulate the high data rate / high speed performance of interconnect systems.
- Perform and support S parameter, eye pattern, and other necessary signal integrity testing using VNA, TDR, and BER testing methods.
- Drive signal integrity analyses, testing, and design within Interplex.
- Assisting with creation of DVP&R validation plans, overseeing, and performing validation testing, reviewing, and writing test reports, providing Engineering disposition/conclusion.
- Training/assisting less experienced engineers regarding technologies, signal integrity and high data rate / high speed performance.
- Partner with the product management team to guide product line strategy and direction.
Other Specifications
- This role will require about 10% traveling domestically and some international travel.
- Flexible schedule is required to balance communication and partnerships in different time zones and globally.
- Position is located in Arlington Heights Illinois.
Basic Qualifications
- BSEE or MSEE (or equivalent) with min 5 years connector or high data rate signal transmission design and test experience.
- Working understanding of FAKRA, Automotive SPE connectors >10 Gbps, 40Gbps Ethernet, and RF transmission to 15GHz +
- Must have mechanical and product design aptitude.
- Connector systems such as: stackable/modular constructions, polarization techniques, environmental sealing, hybrid combined signal/power connector designs, cable shielding, extreme temperature, vibration, and shock.
- Demonstrated ability in S parameter, impedance, and Signal Integrity analysis, setup, and test.
- Work experience in the connector business including PCB, signal transmission, systems design, CAD 3-D design (Solidworks, ePDM preferred), design for manufacturability, and design to cost.
- Experience with DFMEA, DFM, GD&T, statistical tolerance analysis, 6 sigma, 8D problem solving.
- Microsoft Office software experience: MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of materials for high data rate, low dielectric constant, and severe environment.
- Demonstrated business acumen.
Preferred Qualifications
- Autonomous driving systems & I/O, PCB, low dielectric materials, pulse current, contact physics, EMI shielding knowledge and design experience.
- Knowledge of basic manufacturing processes including progressive stamping, molding, automatic assembly, and automatic inspection.
- Experience with DFMEA, DFM, GD&T, statistical tolerance analysis, 6 sigma, 8D problem solving.
- Operations and manufacturing background a plus.
