Applications Engineer

Summary

/ Objective : As an Applications Engineer at Samtec, you’ll be the technical bridge between our customers and our products. Your focus will be on adapting our standard products to meet unique application requirements — ensuring every solution is both technically sound and practical for production.You’ll work closely with customers, Product Managers, and engineers to turn concepts into production-ready designs. The role combines problem-solving, technical know-how, and strong communication skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Essential Functions / Responsibilities :

• Work directly with customers to understand their needs and advise the best cable product solution for their application.
• Translate opportunities into a great product fit with the customer.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of a wide range of products and components.
• Answer technical questions that come your way (because you’ll be the one who knows).
• Review and approve product prints to ensure designs meet requirements and are production-ready.
• Create product cost sheets to help our quoting team hit the mark.
• Partner with Product Managers to spot trends, influence new designs & roadmaps.
• Travel occasionally for customer meetings or trade shows.

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