Senior Component Engineer

Palo Alto Networks • Santa Clara, CA

69d • $124,000 - $201,500

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Component Engineer to join our exciting, fast growing company and reports to the Director of Component and Manufacturing Engineering. This experienced individual will provide component engineering support for all Palo Alto Networks hardware products. Working in a highly collaborative environment with Supply Base Managers, Hardware and Software Engineering, Technical Operations team and our suppliers, this individual will contribute to component and major sub-assembly selection and qualification for our industry leading security solutions. This role is 5 days/week in our HQ, Santa Clara, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with deep understanding of digital logic fundamentals.
• 10+ years progressive and proven experience in Component Engineering. Experience in Field Application Engineering is a huge plus.
• Demonstrated broad technical competence in multiple technologies (ASIC, FPGA, Comm IC, Processor, SSD) with expert level experience in one or more area is required.
• Proven knowledge of failure mechanisms in semiconductor and system level component interaction and assemblies over a wide range of technologies.
• Demonstrated technical and operational problem solving and solution implementation skills in a complex, highly interactive environment with a proactive attitude.
• Working knowledge of industry best practices for component and product level qualification and design verification testing (DVT practices, HALT, HASS, etc.).
• Experience in partnering with multiple industry leading EMS and OEM/ODM providers.

Responsibilities

• Fast paced working environment with ever changing requirements. Strong attention to details with sense of urgency is required.
• Strategic planning; sees the big picture. Understand implications of activities/issues on all areas of company.
• Translates component knowledge into product and supplier requirements.
• Utilize quality metrics in developing, monitoring and improving operational objectives.
• Solid collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, specifically Kepner-Tregoe framework.
• Ability to analyze and make critical decisions with minimum data.
• Ensure supplier technical roadmap and capability alignment with Palo Alto Networks' product roadmap.
• Drive and lead early engagement with Engineering to deliver best solutions for PANW products.
• Collaborate closely with the Supply Base Managers in selection, qualification, approvals, changes and additions to the AML.
• Identify and qualify alternate component sources to minimize risk in the supply chain and to support cost reduction and quality improvements.
• Monitor component quality over a broad range of technologies in manufacturing and the field; drive component manufacturers to root cause and corrective action implementation and verification.
• Review supplier Part/Product Change Notifications (PCN), End of Life notifications (EOL) and determine product impact.

Benefits

• The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location.
• The starting base salary is expected to be between $124000 - $201500/YR.
• The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees