Component Engineer - Alternate Parts

Component Engineer - Alternate Parts

Eligibility Criteria:

• Bachelors in Engineering with minimum 4 to 12 years of experience in Electrical/ Electromechanical, component engineering alternate parts component qualification, testing and evaluation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify and perform Electrical, Electronics and Electromechanical alternate/replacement parts qualification, testing and validation
• Initiate and lead efforts to identify and qualify second sources for material availability, cost reduction and reliability improvement.
• Perform Alternate component search and provide a detailed Component comparison report and should be a self-decision maker on component attributes.
• Suggestion of Form Fit Functional alternates for Risk / Sole source or single source components.
• Provide inputs on component selection to new designs to improve product reliability by participating in design reviews and DFMEA.
• Liaise with Manufacturing and supply chain and work on Component related problem reports in solving and implementing.
• Own the completed component evaluation, guide team on component related specification issues in finding solutions.

Mandatory Skills:

• Understanding of end to end parameters of Electrical/ Electromechanical components such as Passive, Discrete, Integrated circuits, Connectors, Cables, Fuses, Relays, Switches, RF generators, Sensors, Adapters/Filters, Cable Assemblies and all other PCBA Components etc.
• Expert knowledge in Electrical component parameters and it’s significant impact on product performance.
• Review and interpret component data sheets and its significance on product performance
• Dealing with uncertainty during testing of alternate/replacement components

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of BOM Management tools like Silicon Expert and IHS
• Experience with PLM, Library management and Various Industry standards such RoHS, REACH, UL, CE, CSA, IPC, SEMI etc.
• Experience with documentation standards.
• Knowledge of schematic, PCB (Printed Circuit Board) development and mechanical component evaluation
• Familiarity with manufacturing and Design environments