Staff component Engineer
Core
Lead electronic component selection, qualification, lifecycle management, and technical support for hardware designs to ensure reliability, availability, and cost optimization.
Role type
Staff component engineer (hardware)
Builds
Electronic hardware designs for fleet safety and video telematics solutions
Domain
Transportation technology / Electronics engineering
Required skills
Electronic component selection and qualification, BOM management, lifecycle and obsolescence management, supply chain risk mitigation, failure analysis, regulatory compliance (RoHS/REACH), cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
PLM systems (ARAS, SAP, Oracle), ECAD tools (Cadence Allegro, OrCAD), component databases (Digikey, SiliconExpert)
Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate electronic components (ICs, connectors, memory, discretes); recommend second-source and alternate components; review BOMs and datasheets; manage component obsolescence and EOL notifications; coordinate with suppliers for samples and qualification reports; support ECO/ECR/ECN processes; conduct lifecycle analysis and maintain approved component lists; evaluate cost, quality, and supply risks; support root cause analysis for component failures
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with leadership
