Waymo

Component Engineer

Waymo$200K — $247K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent
  • 5+ years of component or manufacturing engineering experience
  • Deep understanding of semiconductor market and supply chains
  • Proficient in reading electronic datasheets and specifications
  • Hands-on experience with PLM systems and automation
  • Strong grasp of electronic design and manufacturing workflows
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and track EE BOMs for part consolidation
  • Provide detailed proposals for component alternates
  • Partner with multiple teams to update PLM systems
  • Act as primary contact for engineers on PCNs and component qualification
  • Support NPI and production programs through automation
  • Assist in component-level failure analysis

Benefits

  • Eligible for discretionary annual bonus program
  • Participation in equity incentive plan
  • Generous Company benefits program subject to eligibility
Full Job Description
This role follows an onsite work schedule and you will report to a Head of Silicon & Compute Sourcing

You will:
  • Monitor and track EE BOMs to drive part consolidation and proactively prepare for component obsolescence
  • Navigate component specifications with ease to provide detailed proposals for alternates, acting as an advocate for both the Engineering and Commercial teams to make the best holistic decisions for the company
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Design to ensure PLM systems accurately reflect primary and alternate components
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for engineers and suppliers regarding Product Change Notifications (PCNs) and component qualification
  • Support both New Product Introduction (NPI) and production programs, leveraging automation to establish and enable best practices
  • Assist in manufacturing and field failure analysis at the component level


You have:
  • A BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (or equivalent) paired with 5+ years of component or manufacturing engineering experience within multinational teams
  • A deep understanding of the current semiconductor market, supply chains, and the operational acumen required to navigate the realities of qualifying products and BOMs
  • High proficiency in reading and interpreting electronic datasheets, errata, specifications, and part change notifications
  • Hands-on experience working with PLM systems and implementing automation into workflows
  • A fundamental understanding of electronic design, manufacturing workflows, and core engineering principles
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate professionally and effectively bridge technical and business goals


We prefer:
  • 5+ years of targeted experience as a component or manufacturing engineer working on high-volume products
  • Familiarity with automotive compliance standards and documentation (AEC-Q, PPAP, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of Cadence and Altium ECAD tools and development flows
  • Direct experience utilizing Enovia PLM
  • Previous hands-on background working as an EE board designer


The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range

$200,000-$247,000 USD

About Waymo

Waymo LLC is a self-driving technology development company. It is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google. Waymo develops autonomous driving technology and provides ride-hailing services through its Waymo One program. The company has been testing its self-driving technology on public roads since 2009 and has logged millions of miles of autonomous driving. Waymo has partnerships with several automakers and has been working on developing autonomous trucks for use in logistics.
Learn more about Waymo
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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