Product Data Engineer Technician III

Mouser•Mansfield, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves technical data research, assessment, and acquisition using various online and internal resources. The technician will normalize collected data into a consistent format according to established procedures. A key responsibility is collaborating on the classification, collection, implementation, and maintenance of product technical data using a Product Information Management (PIM) system and Data Quality Analyst tools. The role also includes planning, developing, and managing hierarchies for assigned product categories based on product type and/or technology. Ensuring data relevance for global sourcing and developing a strong understanding of product data classification and attribution are crucial. The technician will evaluate template attributes and data presentation on Mouser.com to recommend improvements for customer product sourcing. Maintaining open communication with stakeholders and documenting information effectively are also expected. The role requires representing the company professionally to internal and external customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline. In lieu of a degree 6 years of relevant work experience is desired; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
4+ years Electronic Component experience required. For internal candidates, experience can be a combination of internal and external experience.
The passion to improve processes, initiate change and embrace new technologies
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) within established product areas
Strong functional design contributor of process solutions
Proficient to quickly learn new software applications and adapt to project related process changes, communicating the benefits and results to others
Professional with the ability to interface directly with business contact and represent Mouser
Aware and interested in emerging technologies in the Electronic Component field
Proficient in identifying Business Terms and Parametric definitions, values for a wide range of Electronic Components
Solid knowledge and understanding of the PCN and Life Cycle of components
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Familiarity in working in and with cross-functional teams
Strong organizational skills
Strong ability to work independently or in teams with a collaborative interpersonal style
Demonstrates a positive attitude toward self and others
Ability to set and track goals
Uses sound judgement to identify issues and escalates when appropriate
Able to research data for long periods of time
Able to quickly learn new software applications and adapt to project related process changes
Detailed and thorough in work habits with multi-tasking ability
Demonstrated ability in reading, analyzing, and interpreting Technical Data Sheets, Product Guides, Scientific and Technical Journals and other related engineering documents
Professional with the ability to interface directly with internal business contacts and represent the business unit
PC experience in Microsoft Windows environment, proficient with internet email, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and related platforms
Electronic Design, Systems Design, Test Engineering or Electronic Component experience required
Exhibits strong analytical, technical, problem solving and organizational skills
Able to work with minimum supervision and independent judgements

Nice To Haves

Maintain and continuously build on an established strong Mouser Product Data classification and attribution assignments
Contribute to functional design of process solutions
Proficient to quickly learn and adapt to project related process changes
Proficient in work habits with multi-tasking ability
Proficient in classifying and attributing products using the Product Information Management (PIM) system and related tools
Proficient in in using Excel
Knowledge and understanding of Mouser Taxonomy and hierarchies
Proficient in reading and using Technical Data Sheets and related scientific document

Responsibilities

Performs technical data research, assessment and acquisition using the Internet, Supplier websites, search engines, spreadsheets, and internal databases
Normalizes all collected data into a consistent format that is governed by Tech Data established procedures
Collaborates, coordinates, and manages the classification, collection, implementation, and maintenance of the product technical data using Product Information Management (PIM) system and Data Quality Analyst tools
Plans, develops, and manages the hierarchies for assigned product categories based on product type and/or technology through technical processes
Ensures that collected data is relevant for uses that are sourcing products, in all regions worldwide
Develop a basic Mouser Product Data acumen and use it with each classification and attribution task assigned
Develops an understanding of the classification Hierarchy to the extent that misclassified products can be readily identified and reclassified into the correct template
Evaluate template attributes for relevance with the template Taxonomy and make recommendations for changes that would benefit customers
Evaluate the data as presented on Mouser.com and make recommendations regarding normalization, sorting, and order of parametric attributes to enhance the overall product sourcing for customers
Establish open and timely communications with interested parties, stakeholders, and teams
Expected to utilize organizational skills to document, categorize, prioritize, provide easy access to information, ask questions, follow up and maintain communications
Represents the company in a professional manner with internal and external customers