Component Engineer
About The Position
At Teledyne Controls, the Component Engineer supports the reliability and long-term availability of electronic components used in aircraft data management and avionics solutions. The role applies electrical engineering knowledge at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to support product integrity throughout the product lifecycle, from design through sustainment. The Component Engineer works with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to select and evaluate components, review bills of materials and design documentation, manage component records and alternates, and address obsolescence and manufacturer changes. The role also collaborates with supply chain and procurement, supports component testing and technical assessments, assists with export control and tariff classifications, and contributes to process improvements that may use automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 0–2 years of hands-on work experience in component engineering, electrical hardware engineering, or electronic product development.
- Knowledge of electronic components, electrical design fundamentals, and circuit behavior.
- Ability to interpret schematics and Bills of Materials.
- Must be a U.S. Person, including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with component lifecycle management or product development.
- Familiarity with obsolescence management and alternate sourcing.
Responsibilities
- Partner with electrical and mechanical engineers to select components that meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
- Analyze Bills of Materials to verify part accuracy, lifecycle status, and sourcing strategy.
- Review schematics and design documentation to understand component function within circuit designs.
- Perform component and Bill of Materials reviews to identify obsolete, non-preferred, or high-risk parts and recommend qualified alternates.
- Maintain component records and approved alternates within internal databases.
- Track manufacturer change notices and end-of-life risks and support mitigation planning.
- Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to prevent production or sustainment disruptions.
- Support component testing, evaluation, and technical impact assessments for substitutions.
- Assist with export control and tariff classifications for electronic components.
- Contribute to process improvements, including automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Career growth within a global aerospace and defense organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
