Component Engineer

Job Summary

Waymo is seeking a Component Engineer to join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team. This role will monitor and track EE Bill of Materials (BOMs) to drive part consolidation and proactively prepare for component obsolescence. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years of component or manufacturing engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Navigate component specifications with ease to provide detailed proposals for alternates, acting as an advocate for both the Engineering and Commercial teams.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Design to ensure PLM systems accurately reflect primary and alternate components.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for engineers and suppliers regarding Product Change Notifications (PCNs) and component qualification.
• Aid in manufacturing and field failure analysis at the component level.
• Leverage automation to establish and enable best practices for both New Product Introduction (NPI) and production programs.

Requirements

• A deep understanding of the current semiconductor market, supply chains, and the operational acumen required to qualify products and BOMs.
• High proficiency in reading and interpreting electronic datasheets, errata, specifications, and part change notifications.
• Hands-on experience working with PLM systems and implementing automation into workflows.
• A fundamental understanding of electronic design, manufacturing workflows, and core engineering principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate professionally and effectively bridge technical and business goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of targeted experience as a component or manufacturing engineer working on high-volume products.
• Familiarity with automotive compliance standards and documentation (AEC-Q, PPAP, etc.).
• Experience utilizing Cadence and Altium ECAD tools and development flows.
• Direct experience working as an EE board designer.

Benefits

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is $200,000—$247,000 USD. Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.