Electronic Component Engineer (Engineer III)

Parker Hannifin•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Electronic Component Engineer researches, analyzes, and tests component parts, processes, or systems to develop new or improve core products. The role develops and recommends solutions to well-defined engineering requirements or to components or segments of complex products or systems, ensuring design objectives are met. It applies engineering principles within the assigned engineering domain. The engineer supports electronics designers by researching and evaluating components, monitoring component lifecycles and obsolescence, and identifying substitutions or redesign options. The role also supports regulatory compliance, manufacturer communications, technical documentation, and bill-of-material reviews. The position works with engineering projects or cross-functional teams and may interact regularly with customers and suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science technical discipline.
Typically 4–6 years of related experience to perform the essential functions.
Hands-on component engineering experience with electronic, electric, electromechanical, and mechanical COTS components.
Ability to work toward general project and team objectives, applying judgment in selecting procedures and techniques.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including creating and presenting material to internal and external customers.
Ability to communicate status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information clearly and precisely.
Responsiveness to inquiries from engineering and business teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in circuitry design.
Working knowledge of military standards and NASA specifications, such as MIL-PRF-38535, MIL-PRF-38534, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, MIL-STD-202, MIL-STD-1580, and EEE-INST-002.
Knowledge of MKS, Mentor Graphics DxDesigner/DxDatabook, and Altium.

Responsibilities

Work with an engineering project or cross-functional team within the business unit and, as needed, interact with customers and suppliers.
Research and evaluate electronic components for various processes to support electronics designers.
Monitor parts lists and component lifecycles using predictive tools; identify and address obsolescence through equivalent or improved substitutions or redesign options, documenting comparisons between existing and substitute parts.
Ensure compliance with RoHS requirements and processes.
Compile and create reports on REACH compliance.
Monitor, review, and report manufacturers’ errata.
Communicate with PCB and OEM component manufacturers to resolve manufacturing, supply-chain, and component-failure issues.
Create, revise, and maintain eCAD schematic-symbol libraries and design documentation, including component source control specifications, schematics, parts lists, and test reports.
Provide technical information for product engineering team reviews using established engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods.
Write procedural supporting documentation and technical reports; may assist with customer technical proposals.
Review bills of material for clarity, completeness, form, fit, function, and conformity to standards and procedures.
Identify omissions and deficiencies and recommend revisions, engineering change orders, and improvements to engineering management or the project team.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and participation in an Annual Incentive Plan.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability programs.
Adoption assistance.
Care.com membership.
Financial planning assistance.
Optional identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs at competitive rates.
Paid time off and company-paid holidays.