Samtec Inc · 15 hours ago
Plastics/Polymer Engineering Co-Op- Penn State Behrend
Erie, Pennsylvania
Full-time
Onsite
New GradSamtec Inc is a global manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions, founded in 1976. The Plastics Engineer Co-Op is responsible for supporting and maintaining new and legacy mold tooling, analyzing product data, coordinating projects, and engaging with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and productivity.
ElectronicsHardwareManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Analyzes product and tooling data to identify required solutions
Recommends process and tooling changes to improve product quality
Coordinates tooling projects with domestic and international suppliers
Oversees or conducts R&D trials on plastic molding machines
Identifies solutions with suppliers to increase productivity and reduce overall costs
Leads or participates in product and tooling design reviews
Cross functionally engages with quality, engineering, manufacturing and other teams to develop products and solutions
Adheres to all corporate engineering standards including but not limited to documentation and file management
Autonomously plans and schedules personal tasks, develops solutions to problems utilizing education, experience, and judgment
Qualification
Required
1 - 5 years of experience or in similar roles or jobs
Must be a self-starter with strong leadership
Outstanding communication skills and demonstrated problem solving ability
Excellent interpersonal skills in relating to both internal and external customers
Proficient is MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
Knowledge of steel machining techniques, mold design, injection mold materials
Experience in engineering design software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc)
Capable of running an R&D injection molding machine
Willing to travel locally as needed and up to 10% between other Samtec locations
Pursuing Bachelors Degree in PLET, MET, or related Engineering field
Company
Samtec Inc
Founded in 1976, Samtec is much more than just another connector company.
Founded in 1976
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.65M2009-10-23Series Unknown· $0.65M
Leadership Team
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Marc Epitaux
Chief Architect
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