Job Description

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.