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Samtec, Inc. The Cable Process Technician is responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the Operations and Engineering teams. Support includes monitoring and improving cable manufacturing and engineering processes. The Cable Process Technician assists engineering to develop new products and processes, evaluate existing processes, and configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability, maintain safety and develop best practices within the production process. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Run engineering trials to support process improvement, new product development and R&D projects. Execute engineering experiments, gather process data, complete process data analysis. Execute process and equipment qualification plans. Respond to cable manufacturing issues and identify cause. Escalate to operations and engineering when required. Provide technical support and training to cable manufacturing personnel. Ability to monitor and adjust machine parameters to control processes. Read cable drawings and specifications to ensure product specifications and tolerances are met. Read mechanical drawings, electronic schematics and equipment manuals to troubleshoot equipment, manage calibration and preventative maintenance processes; which include documentation, calibration, maintaining spare parts inventory. This includes the utilization of test equipment. Equipment setup and configuration for manufacturing to ensure product specifications are met. Operation of all cable processes including extrusion, shielding, cabling, ribbonizing. Also, electrical and mechanical testing. Provide input and requirements for design of tooling and fixtures for manufacturing by collaborating with mechanical and process engineering and production operator teams. Assists in creating, modifying and revising cable manufacturing work instructions and process flow documentation. Apply quality standards training and assist with applying the standards in both documentation and processes. Observes safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. * 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 Experience: Seven to ten years’ experience providing technical support in a manufacturing environment, prefer that to include wire and cable manufacturing, polymer processing. Must have a deep understanding of cable equipment and manufacturing processes. Responsible for knowing how to set and adjust digitally controlled processes as needed to control product quality. Excellent observational skills. Able to recognize small discrepancies in the function of equipment. Able to use deductive reasoning to figure out the cause of a discrepancy. Strong attention to detail with excellent organization and prioritization and follow-up skills. Able to maintain accurate engineering notebooks, process and equipment logs and other engineering records as required. General mechanical assembly and fabrication experience. Proficient with electronic test equipment (TDR, VNA, various meters) Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office applications, familiar with Minitab. Strong multi-tasking skills. Completes several concurrent tasks in an efficient and accurate manner. Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to read and write in English. Experience working in fast pace, dynamic environment, with limited supervision. Possess leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to be led in a manner that is consistent with a collaborative and highly productive, fast paced work environment. Must rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals in a variety of tasks. Ability to be part of team and communicate effectively with all levels within the organization. Lifting Requirements: Light Work – must be able to lift up to 20 pounds regularly from floor to waist. Hazards: Must be willing to work with and around chemicals, machines and high-temperature process tooling and equipment. Must also be willing to follow all safety regulations and wear required protective gear (PPE). Preferred Education: High school diploma OR GED required. AAS degree in technical discipline (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, etc.) OR equivalent on-the-job training and experience. Problem Solving background and experience executing controlled experiments is highly desirable. Training Required: On the job training as appropriate. SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws. PI117420501

Samtec, Inc. Summary/Objective: The Market Development Manager will be responsible for identifying growth account targets from existing customer list, new account targets, implementation of sales support, and ensuring successful relationships to drive sales growth. This position will uncover growth opportunities through in market activity, provide local market economic insights , contribute to the development of strategic marketing plans, including, but not limited to, the analysis of customer segments, competitor analysis, business trends, and vertical market opportunities. Essential Functions/ Responsibilities: Cultivate new and current customers in assigned territory to identify new opportunities Develop key account strategy and prioritize pipeline opportunities Develop best practices to prioritize account interest and appropriate follow up Efficiently use Salesforce to research accounts, identify key contacts, and reach out to prospective customers Work with customers on design in opportunities and resolution of technical issues. Assist in sales channel education of new products and technical selling features. Collaborate with the Sales team members to penetrate targeted accounts with innovative and strategic approaches based on territory Support the sales team with qualified opportunities from quote to purchase order Build strong professional relationships across the Sales and Marketing Departments Identify market needs and feed market-based ideas to Marketing and Product Development Collect competitive intelligence and build technical knowledge of competitor products and applications “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 Experience: Experience in Sales or another profession where selling or identifying new opportunities is desired. Knowledge of industry products, competitors, and technological advancements in which the industry is going is preferred. Self-Motivated as this person will be working from a home-based office. Travel the Seattle area will be required approximately 4 days per week. Potential for travel outside of the Seattle area could be 4 - 6 times per year. Knowledge in electronics industry strongly preferred Sales experience highly desirable, 2 years minimum experience Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree: emphasis in engineering, business, or communications preferred Training required On the job training as appropriate SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws. PI117087439