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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in component engineering and electrical design, with a strong focus on managing component obsolescence, EOL notifications, and compliance with RoHS and REACH standards. Proficient in Altium Designer for schematic symbol creation and PCB footprint management, alongside experience with PLM systems like Windchill.
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Component EngineeringAltium DesignerWindchill PLMEOL ManagementCompliance Standards
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Hard Skills
Electrical DesignECAD Library ManagementSchematic InterpretationPCB LayoutsComponent Lifecycle ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTechnical DocumentationBOM ManagementLibrary Standards
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailTeam CollaborationClear CommunicationIndependent JudgmentTime Management
Tools & Technologies
Altium 365Concord ProSiliconExpertIHS/AccurisOctopartERP SystemsOracleSAP
Industry Keywords
RoHS ComplianceREACH ComplianceHazardous-Location RequirementsIPC-7351 StandardsStage-Gate Development Process
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssemblyERPOracle
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Monitor, triage, and resolve allocation, obsolescence, and supply issues and manufacturer EOL, last-time-buy, and PCN notifications
- Research and evaluate alternate and second-source components
- Complete documentation and engineering change work to update AMLs
- Perform technical comparisons of alternate components, including electrical, mechanical, reliability, and certification impacts
- Review schematics and PCB context to assess substitution and design impact
- Escalate changes affecting agency approvals, hazardous-location certifications, intrinsic-safety parameters, or critical-component lists
- Engage Electrical Engineers with technical assessments, risk summaries, and recommended options
- Author and process engineering change requests/orders and support verification or qualification activities
- Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing on inventory, last-time-buy quantities, and transition timing
- Assess component lifecycle and supply risk and recommend preferred parts
- Maintain RoHS, REACH, and conflict minerals compliance data
- Own, create, review, release, and maintain Altium component libraries, symbols, footprints, 3D models, simulation models, and parameters
- Administer the Altium environment, including managed libraries, templates, design rules, output job files, settings, permissions, and standards
- Provide parts and first-line Altium support to engineers and designers
- Define and improve library standards, naming conventions, review checklists, and release workflows
- Create and maintain Windchill electrical part records and AML/AVL associations
- Align Altium, Windchill, ERP, and BOM data; support BOM validation, part cleanup, and duplicate reduction
- Follow, enforce, and mature engineering change and part release processes
- Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Design, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Compliance, certification teams, suppliers, and design partners
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience in component engineering, electrical design, ECAD library management, or a closely related role supporting electronic hardware products
- Solid working knowledge of electronic components, including passives, discretes, ICs, power devices, connectors, batteries, sensors, and electromechanical parts
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, datasheets, and component drawings
- Hands-on experience creating schematic symbols and PCB footprints in Altium Designer
- Experience managing component obsolescence, EOL notifications, alternate part qualification, and AML/AVL updates
- Experience with PLM systems and engineering change processes; Windchill preferred
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience administering Altium 365, Concord Pro, or another managed ECAD library environment (preferred)
- Familiarity with IPC-7351 land-pattern standards and PCB fabrication and assembly processes (preferred)
- Experience with component lifecycle and sourcing tools such as SiliconExpert, IHS/Accuris, Octopart, or distributor portals (preferred)
- Knowledge of agency approval and hazardous-location requirements (UL, CSA, ATEX, IECEx, MSHA) (preferred)
- Familiarity with RoHS, REACH, and conflict minerals compliance requirements (preferred)
- Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP and BOM management (preferred)
- Experience in embedded electronic systems, battery-powered devices, or industrial safety products (preferred)
- Ability to work effectively in a formal product development team environment
- Ability to exercise independent, sound judgment
- Clear, concise technical communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent AOS/EOL issues and work under deadlines
- Demonstrated understanding of Stage-Gate development process
- Ability to collaborate with suppliers, third-party, and offshore development teams
Benefits
Comp & perks- Supportive work environment and leadership
- Learning and growth opportunities
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
- Equal opportunity employment