Component Engineer - Technical Lead

SCOPE Recruiting • San Jose, CA

121d • $168,800 - $241,200

About The Position

A global technology leader is seeking a Component Engineering Technical Lead to join its high-impact hardware quality and supply chain group. This role will drive the selection, qualification, and failure analysis of high-speed digital components, including PHYs, FPGAs, CPUs, SoCs, and Retimers. The individual will work cross-functionally with hardware engineering, quality, NPI, and global suppliers to ensure component integrity, supply continuity, and long-term reliability across next-generation networking and compute platforms. This is a high-visibility, hybrid position based in San Jose, CA, requiring strong technical ownership, supplier management capabilities, and the ability to navigate complex issues from lab to leadership.

Requirements

• 8–15 years of experience in component engineering, hardware design, or field applications engineering within the networking, semiconductor, or compute industries
• Deep technical exposure to PHYs, Retimers, FPGAs, CPUs, or SoCs and their integration into system designs
• Hands-on familiarity with FA methodologies including 8D, RCA, and electrical/mechanical debug tools
• Demonstrated success working with external suppliers and internal engineering stakeholders to resolve component issues
• Strong communication skills — must be able to articulate findings and technical trade-offs to both engineers and senior leadership

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a networking OEM or semiconductor vendor
• Understanding of HTOL, ELFR, LU, ESD, and other reliability screening methodologies
• Familiarity with signal integrity concepts, eye diagrams, and system-level performance trade-offs
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end component qualification and selection processes for high-speed digital ICs
• Lead root cause investigations and failure analysis (FA) of component-level issues across silicon, system, and assembly layers
• Collaborate closely with internal design, sourcing, reliability, and NPI teams to ensure alignment across the hardware lifecycle
• Influence vendor technology roadmaps, drive availability of next-gen components, and evaluate early silicon readiness
• Define and validate design margin requirements for SERDES-based architectures and interface protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, Fibre Channel)
• Develop structured documentation for component evaluations, FA reports, and corrective actions

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with match
• PTO
• Bonus Eligible
• Equity (RSUs): May be offered based on fit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree