Component Engineer The Component Engineer will provide support to the Product Development, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams to select, source, and qualify components used in SynQor Power Converters & Systems. While acting as the technical interface between suppliers and engineering, they will investigate alternate component technologies and suppliers to reduce cost while improving component quality and reliability.
Responsibilities: R&D Support:
- Review and approve Product Design Engineer's component requests; advise engineering teams in analysis of Bill of Materials (BOMs) of existing products.
- Ensure adherence to SynQor's component requirements including ESD, MSL, RoHS, and REACH compliance status.
- Design, conduct, and document qualification test projects for new components which are being considered for new designs or additions to the SynQor AVL (Approved Vendor List).Procurement Support:
- Identify and qualify alternative components that are form, fit, and function interchangeable with existing sources.
- Provide support to the Incoming Inspection QC Team, and Monitor and disposition non-conforming components via the MRB process.
- Operations and Quality Support:
- Monitor critical component obsolescence status and initiate critical action as required based upon component manufacturer change notifications.
- Monitor component yields, support component related production issues, initiate supplier failure analysis and monitor corrective action activities.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related field.3 years direct experience with component selection, reliability, and qualification preferred.
Required Skills:- Expertise with electronic bench test and analysis equipment, circuit analysis and schematic diagrams.
- Working knowledge of electronic component functionality, application, fabrication and construction techniques, component failure analysis techniques, and critical specifications that affect performance and reliability.
- Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics is required; programmable microprocessor design and knowledge of DC-DC converters is a plus.
- Working knowledge of ESD, MSL, RoHS, and REACH electronic component compliance requirements and impact on component sourcing.
- Qualities and Characteristics:
- Innovative, creative and resourceful with outstanding problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Willing to do whatever it takes to achieve goals and objectives.
- Self-starter, self-directed, highly motivated team player, and willing to participate cross-functionally to support all related Company processes.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
