Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.
Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.
The Engineering function is responsible for all engineering activities within a firm to ensure that business objectives are met. Includes the creation, development, design, and improvement of products, equipment, facilities, services, standards, and procedures in all engineering fields.
Local subject matter expert in RF/Microwave engineering concepts overseeing new product introduction, sustaining engineering and qualification testing of RF passive components and cable assemblies.
Provide guidance, application knowledge and training as required to support local activities in the factory .
Liaison with engineering team in other FOCOM facilities, helping to transfer key product, process and applications knowledge as required.
Designs, plans, and oversees testing of new and existing RF passive components and cable assemblies.
Use Electrical, RF and thermal test equipment in support of design validation.
Translate customer specifications into design, manufacturing, quality, and testing requirements.
Utilize Thermal, EM and FEA simulation software in support of new product development.
Prepare technical proposals, and presentations as required to support customers, sales representatives and lead design reviews Interface with suppliers to evaluate component specification and new materials Participate in the development of product and technology roadmaps, in support of cross-functional stakeholders, Designs, plans, and oversees testing of new and existing RF passive components and cable assemblies.
Use Electrical, RF and thermal test equipment in support of design validation. Translate customer specifications into design, manufacturing, quality, and testing requirements.
Utilize Thermal, EM and FEA simulation software in support of new product development.
Prepare technical proposals, and presentations as required to support customers, sales representatives and lead design reviews
Interface with suppliers to evaluate component specification and new materials
Participate in the development of product and technology roadmaps, in support of cross-functional stakeholders
Support cross functional design reviews including requirements definition, manufacturability assessments, and application of GD&T.
Coordinate with on-site manufacturing and quality engineers to facilitate initial build and prototyping of products developed by regional project teams
Propose enhancements to new and existing product designs to optimize manufacturability
Ability to perform root cause analyses utilizing established problem solving tools and methodologies
Proactively identify project risks and mitigation plans to accelerate the development cycle and ensure delivery commitments are met.
Provide technical support to organizational stakeholders including Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing and Sales
Participate in and contribute to team training, development, mentoring, on-boarding and audits
Must have a mature understanding of RF& Microwave Theories.
Proficiency in key RF test equipment such as network analyzers Proficiency in 3D electromagnetic (EM) simulation and linear circuit analysis. HFSS, AWR preferred
Proficiency with CAD including 3D solid modeling. AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred
Familiarity with military and industry standards and other relevant specification.
Familiarity with mechanical / finite element analysis
Ability to analyze complex problems using data-driven approach and define solutions
Able to clearly communicate and discuss technical concepts in English and Spanish is a plus.
Knowledge of thin and/or thick film process technology a plus. Knowledge of RF, digital, fiber optic, and power interconnects a plus.
Why Smiths Interconnect?
