Senior Component Engineer

Crystal Group•Hiawatha, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for being a point of contact between the company and suppliers throughout the entire product lifecycle. They will be expected to fill the gap between the technical and non-technical group and facilitate corrective actions to improve the supply chain success of the company. This position will also assist in the development of mixed printed circuit boards PCBs, electrical wire harness design, and other multi-sourced mechanical components such as sheet metal/metal parts and assemblies.

Requirements

Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person”)
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; Electrical Engineering preferred or 10+ years of component experience in lieu of degree
Experience working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
Product Life Management (PLM) systems such as end of life (EOL), multisource, etc.
Basic knowledge of electrical assemblies such as power, high-speed, digital, cable, and analog circuity designs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effectively communicate with suppliers and customers both on the phone and in person
Multitasking skills including the ability to work across multiple software platforms
Read and compare technical data sheets

Nice To Haves

1-5 years of experience working in a procurement department in an operations and manufacturing field
1-5 years of PCB design
1-5 years of component selection and schematic design
Experience in a field application engineering role (in the electrical assembly’s environment)
Knowledge of individual computer hardware components

Responsibilities

Identify sourcing opportunities in the US
Recommend more cost effective and/or reliable products that will improve company position to customers and help in the evaluation of these products
Support product development by sourcing new technologies from qualified vendors while leading the qualification process
Drive process improvements by identifying root causes and corrective actions utilizing quantitative analytical methods
Read and interpret drawings and industry specifications
Responsible for maintaining component libraries and component parameters
Utilize electrical design tools (e.g., Altium, PSpice) to perform engineering tasks, converting technical requirements into schematic diagrams, printed circuit board layouts, and assembly drawings
Read and interpret electrical drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards
Assist the systems team in researching, designing, evaluating systems and/or processes to meet customer requirements, ensure designs are producible and error free
Investigate electrical equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions
Direct or coordinate electrical manufacturing and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements