We are currently recruiting for a
Senior Component Engineer.What you will do in the position:- Component Engineering
- Provides component level expertise and consulting to design engineers including research of parts, contacting vendors, obtaining samples, procuring and coordinating prototype parts, assigning HME part numbers and developing BOMs.
- Works with design engineers and teams to ensure the use of high quality, high reliability, cost-effective components in new designs.
- Coordinates part obsolescence resolution and part substitutions. Proactively reviews product parts lists to identify obsolete items and find solutions via selection of alternates, superseding parts, last time buys, etc.
- Performs component evaluations and qualifications. Identifies and promotes the use of preferred components.
- Works closely with other engineering staff, Supply Chain, QA and suppliers on all component issues. Supports work to resolve component problems to identify "root cause" and permanent solutions.
- Participates in design reviews, as needed.
- Assists QA in inspection of suppliers for approval as source of supply.
- Sustaining Engineering
- Evaluates and approves design changes related to component changes due to obsolescence, cost reduction or manufacturability.
- Coordinates product support as required on product line with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning & Purchasing.
- Prepares and researches engineering change orders related to required changes to products due to component changes.
- Performs all other job responsibilities as assigned.
What you will need to succeed:- Qualifications
- Working knowledge of electronic and mechanical component types.
- Recognizing impact of component changes on software.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Windows systems using Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, particularly SMT.
- Component purchasing experience.
- Ability to reach reasonable conclusions from limited hard facts in a timely fashion.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to easily work with other departments, interdisciplinary team and vendors.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Experience
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineer or related - Required
- Travel
The posted pay range, $94,800 - $126,400, is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. This may vary depending on experience and other factors. Our benefits package includes tuition reimbursement; 3 weeks paid vacation your first year, paid holidays, medical, vision, and dental coverage, pet insurance, life insurance, and 401K contributions.
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds with assistance.
