Hardware Component Engineer

Philips • Plymouth, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hardware Component Engineer addresses complex product industrialization challenges, including component lifecycle management, through innovative problem-solving and sound engineering judgment. The role combines technical engineering ownership with contract manufacturer (CM) performance, supply continuity, and proactive component lifecycle risk management. The engineer initiates design and process changes at supplier sites within PDLM-managed projects, ensuring integration with applicable standards and timelines.

The position partners with contract manufacturers, procurement, planning, and internal supply chain teams to improve on-time delivery, material availability, lead times, inventory performance, and production capacity while identifying and mitigating supply constraints. It owns lifecycle management for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components, including BOM health, PCN/EOL monitoring, obsolescence risk, alternate components, last-time-buy decisions, and supplier continuity. The engineer coordinates design changes and qualifications when needed and uses structured, data-driven problem-solving to address manufacturing and supply-chain gaps, drive corrective actions, and resolve recurring production issues.

This is an onsite role in Minnesota. Employees in onsite roles are required to be present at company facilities full time. Candidates must reside in or within commuting distance of Minnesota and be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. Relocation benefits are not provided.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Sciences, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Ability to meet the position’s minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental requirements, with or without accommodation.
• U.S. work authorization without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
• Residence in or within commuting distance of Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Address complex product industrialization challenges, including component lifecycle management, using innovative problem-solving and sound judgment.
• Provide technical engineering ownership while managing contract manufacturer performance, supply continuity, and component lifecycle risks.
• Initiate design and process changes at supplier sites within PDLM-managed projects, ensuring adherence to standards and timelines.
• Partner with contract manufacturers, procurement, planning, and internal supply chain teams to improve on-time delivery, material availability, lead times, inventory performance, and production capacity.
• Identify and mitigate supply constraints proactively.
• Own lifecycle management of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components, including BOM health, PCN/EOL monitoring, obsolescence risk, alternate component identification, last-time-buy decisions, and supplier continuity.
• Coordinate design changes and qualifications when required for component lifecycle or supplier continuity.
• Use structured problem-solving and data-driven methods to address supplier issues, component shortages, yield and capacity constraints, cost opportunities, and recurring production problems.
• Drive corrective actions through contract manufacturers and internal cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with up to 7% company match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Education reimbursement.
• Other benefits through the Philips Total Rewards program.
• Additional compensation may include an annual incentive bonus, sales commission, or long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level