Electrical Component Engineer

SynQor • Salem, NH

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About The Position

The Component Engineer will provide support to the Product Development, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams to select, source, and qualify components used in SynQor Power Converters & Systems. While acting as the technical interface between suppliers and engineering, they will investigate alternate component technologies and suppliers to reduce cost while improving component quality and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3 years direct experience with component selection, reliability, and qualification preferred.
• Expertise with electronic bench test and analysis equipment, circuit analysis and schematic diagrams.
• Working knowledge of electronic component functionality, application, fabrication and construction techniques, component failure analysis techniques, and critical specifications that affect performance and reliability.
• Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics is required; programmable microprocessor design and knowledge of DC-DC converters is a plus.
• Working knowledge of ESD, MSL, RoHS, and REACH electronic component compliance requirements and impact on component sourcing.
• Innovative, creative and resourceful with outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willing to do whatever it takes to achieve goals and objectives.
• Self-starter, self-directed, highly motivated team player, and willing to participate cross-functionally to support all related Company processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Product Design Engineer’s component requests; advise engineering teams in analysis of Bill of Materials (BOMs) of existing products.
• Ensure adherence to SynQor’s component requirements including ESD, MSL, RoHS, and REACH compliance status.
• Design, conduct, and document qualification test projects for new components which are being considered for new designs or additions to the SynQor AVL (Approved Vendor List).
• Identify and qualify alternative components that are form, fit, and function interchangeable with existing sources.
• Provide support to the Incoming Inspection QC Team, and Monitor and disposition non-conforming components via the MRB process.
• Monitor critical component obsolescence status and initiate critical action as required based upon component manufacturer change notifications.
• Monitor component yields, support component related production issues, initiate supplier failure analysis and monitor corrective action activities.

What This Job Offers

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