Hardware Engineering - Hardware Engineer II

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid)

Duration: 9 Months

Key responsibilities: Review, qualify, and approve electrical / electromechanical / optoelectronic components (resistors, capacitors, ICs, connectors, discretes, inductors, filters, timing devices, PCB/FPC, camera/optics/display/battery modules) for production use. Execute second-sourcing and multi-sourcing activities (paper vs. build qualification) in alignment with sourcing strategy and guidance, to de-risk supply, mitigate EOL / allocation / lead-time / PCN-driven shortages, and reduce cost. Determine component criticality (Class A/B/C) and define the qual path with EE reviewers; manage New Part Requests and feed qualified MPNs into the AVL, PLM (TeaCliententer), and CBOM.Execute ECNs and track PCNs across NPI and sustaining products; perform up-screening, derating, and component-level failure analysis. Own advanced BOM risk reviews -- catching component issues upfront and maintaining EE BOM integrity across the portfolio. Partner with GSM (commercial/allocation) and PCE (cost) as the technical counterpart on Category A/B parts; support CM component inquiries and shortage escalations.

Minimum qualifications: AI related experiencesBS in Electrical Engineering, Materials, or related field.5+ years in component/hardware engineering, supplier quality, or supply-chain engineering. Working knowledge of passive/active components, datasheets, and qualification/reliability methods (up-screening, derating, FA).Experience with PLM (Agile/TeaCliententer), AVL/BOM management, and ECN/PCN processes.