Component Engineer Job Description
Component engineer
provides support with component / supplier selection, analysis and documentation to meet technical requirements posed by design teams during concept and development for both Electrical and Mechanical parts.
Component Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective component engineer job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included component engineer job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Lead component design and release for transmission shafts, bearings and bushings to meet program milestones, QCWF objectives, and subsystem compatibility requirements for current and future programs
Handle component changes due to obsolescence or supply shortages - Assist with location of component sources vendors and manufacturers, locate alternate sources, find components substitutions along with qualification strategy
Creation and development of complex software design both in natural language and modeling
Collects requirements to develop coherent PCB components road map and good suppliers relationship, check and test interchangeable parts, release electronic project configuration to the ECM, support the Architecture, the Module, the Quality, the Procurement/GSS, the Design
Lead the process of shop layout, equipment and tooling procurement/design for performing related component repairs
Design, evaluate, and qualify components to make sure they meet the product needs
Track internal behavior and drive policy compliance
Lead creation and development component foundation documents such as P-Diagram, DFMEA, Supplier key characteristic transmittal forms
Coordinate and manage DV/PV testing to meet DVP&R standards
Analyze test results and author test reports
Component Engineer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Component Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: DFSS, MRB, ATEX, TUV, CSA, UL, EEE, BB, GB, ASQ
Education for Component Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the component engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Science, Design, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Education, Technical, Physics, Electronics
Skills for Component Engineer
Desired skills for component engineer include:
Design
Component failure modes
Analysis
ISO
Construction of electrical parts and circuits
Jabil’s software packages
Qualification
ERP
Tooling design
Aerospace flight applications
Desired experience for component engineer includes:
Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
Excellent coding skill in C, C++
Previous post-silicon (especially tester) debug experience
Strong scripting skills in languages such as PERL, Python
MS EE plus 5 years or BS EE + 7 years
Bachelor's (undergraduate) or Master's (graduate) degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
Component Engineer Examples
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Component Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a component engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for component engineer
- Design, develop and validate various mechanical components for BD-EPS project, including Bid/Win, Application, Core Development and VA/VE
- Develop and implement design standards and tools and ensure designs conform to those standards
- Proactive use of the FMEA process to evaluate design integrity
- Proven contributions to new product design troubleshooting field issues, and component testing
- Manage Commercial SW and FoSS SW including Licensing and trade compliance for stakeholders.<\/p> <\/li>
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- Fully participate in the ACS global team to meet departmental goals – cost reductions, Factory support
- Perform tasks associated with release and modification of COTS parts and perform lifecycle management tasks associated with COTS components, substitute part identification and recommendation, Obsolescence review
Qualifications for component engineer
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and mastery of the English language
- Professional on key component for power supply, controlling, switching and protecting
- Familiar with protection device and safety standardization
- Ability to lead meetings and coordinate efforts from other organizations/suppliers
- Working knowledge of statistics (Minitab) to analyze data to support decision making
- Skilled with Excel and PowerPoint
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Component Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a component engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for component engineer
- Analysis of electronic component datasheets
- Lead the identification and mitigation tasks of counterfeit COTS components
- Capture the software requirements of the system
- Implementation of software using the embedded ‘C’ language to meet all relevant safety standards including ISO26262
- Create eCAD library components
- Lead quality and field improvement projects as assigned
- Maintain/update agency listings (UL, ETL, CSA, ) to support assigned components
- Support and provide input in creation of GEHC component technology roadmaps, based on industry trends and GEHC requirements
- Help identify the full scope of component repair projects to be industrialized
- Coordinate the specific repair development activities for the industrialization of repairs with the global Power Services Repair Development Centers
Qualifications for component engineer
- Working knowledge of statistics to analyze data to support decision making
- Working knowledge of statistics (Minitab- preferred)
- Team Center, Solid Works, and Manufacturing experience a plus
- Familiarity with VSA
- Experience with all MS Office Suite programs, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint programs Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows
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Component Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a component engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for component engineer
- Work with external stakeholders including suppliers to drive new improvements into the Global Library and design practices
- Frequently visit potential component repair shops and evaluate for their technical and process capabilities to perform related component repairs
- Manage process of converting Industrial Repair Manual (IRM) requirements into functional shop processes/plans
- Provide technical leadership in obtaining and training operators in performing the various related component repair processes
- Coordinate with Power Services Aero Product Support Engineering team and drive the Repair Source Substantiation (RSS) and approval activities in the shop
- May serve as lead Operations engineer on a development/revision of a product of moderate complexity, or have responsibility for multiple components or mfg
- Reviews and qualifies new components based on performance, technology, quality, Environmental and Regulatory compliance
- Conduct regular reviews of existing components and bills of materials to ensure maintained suitability of the component
- Support manufacturing to ensure security of supply is maintained
- Responsible for component documentation (DCNs, Drawings, TRs and )
Qualifications for component engineer
- Must have hands-on component engineering experience dealing with electronic, electric, electromechanical and mechanical COTS components
- Coordinate with other NGC business units on DMSMS items and GIDEP (Government Industry Data Exchange Program) alerts
- Product and Clinical Understanding
- Master's degree in one of the disciplines listed above a plus
- Requires the ability and willingness to travel as needed
- Strong and effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills are required
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Component Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of component engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for component engineer
- Participates in supply chain risk analysis with input in AML Validates AML in an effective manner
- Change requirements as indicated by the Allegiant Air Continuous Analysis and Surveillance (CAS) Program
- Assist in supporting 14 CFR 121.373 Continuing Analysis and Surveillance requirements through monitoring of the effectiveness of Maintenance Inspection Programs as related to component repairs
- Develop performance criteria and critical specifications for components
- Review prototype designs for potential issues, and develop and execute tests to confirm acceptable performance
- Manage work and timing with global component suppliers
- Communicate, coordinate, and consult with cross-functional team
- Investigate alternate component technologies or suppliers that reduce cost, improve quality, reliability, and/or exportability and implement changes as approved
- Provides direction to other engineering personnel and manufacturing operations
- Manage documentation, drawings, and test records for components
Qualifications for component engineer
- Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality expected
- Should be proficient with Microsoft Office products
- Working knowledge of military standards and NASA specifications is desired (MIL-PRF-38535, MIL-PRF38534, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, MIL-STD-202, MIL-STD-1580, EEE-INST-002)
- Working knowledge of heaters, temperature sensors, pressure transducers, and EEE parts preferred
- Fundamental understanding of launch vehicle and/or spacecraft systems a plus
- Experienced in technical management of suppliers during a product development phase desired
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Component Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of component engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for component engineer
- Work with CAE team to evaluate strength of component designs
- Properly validate all designs and document via appropriate reports
- Support Bid/Win and Applications projects as required
- Support resolution of engineering issues when needed
- Technical Data capture of Electronic Components from Manufacturer provided datasheets or websites
- Knowledge of full materials disclosure (FMD) and IPC-1752 materials declarations is preferred
- Identification of alternates for obsoleted components, review of component lifecycle to assure longevity and applicability and selection of parts that best fit the requirements
- Define preferred components (manufacturers and series)
- Define the electronics component database that will hold passive and active components, IC's and inductive components
- Evaluate alternative components to match the preferred components
Qualifications for component engineer
- TagetLink experience
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Electronics
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of engineering work experience is required
- Coursework with electronic design is desired
- Ability to present clear and concise verbal and written communications is a plus
- Ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems associated with electronic parts