Optics Electrical/Signal Integrity Engineer COOP- Cal State San Marcos - Samtec, Inc

Ultra Communications Inc. - A Samtec Company is seeking an Electrical Engineering COOP in our Vista, CA location.

Please only apply if you are a student, currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering with an electrical, mechanical or software emphasis or related field with optics emphasis at a local university within the San Diego County area. 

Pay is $24-27.00 per hour, depending on education and experience level. 

Co-ops are eligible to participate in student program tuition assistance and may also opt to participate in Samtec's 401k plan. 

Samtec/UCI Optics Engineering Group is responsible for the design and development of high-speed fiber-optic transceivers.  The Electrical Engineer/Signal Integrity COOP role will focus on the integrity of the high-speed electrical and optical signal paths, module- and board-level power integrity, ASIC and OE device selection, product PCB and substrate design, host PCB design, product bring-up, optoelectronic tuning, and engineering validation testing.

Ideal candidates are self-starters who demonstrate exemplary written and verbal communication skills. They excel in a dynamic environment and can problem solve, efficiently, creatively, and with fine attention to detail. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field in the San Diego area.
• Availability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during regular business hours while maintaining a full-time course load.
• You must be available to commit to a minimum of 3 semesters.
• Co-ops are required to maintain a C grade or above in all courses to maintain status in the program.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

 “The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. COOP associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.”