Component Engineer, Part Creation

Job Summary

Selects components based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
Communicates findings and/or takes action based on these analyses.
Operates in a team environment, providing input to design solutions and participating in design reviews.
Develops recommendations within established guidelines; work and decisions are reviewed by supervisors before implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Updates and maintains databases, files and/or spreadsheets to ensure accurate and current information is available for use by others.
• Verifies the accuracy and completeness of data submissions and forms; enters data into appropriate system or processes according to standard procedures.
• Responds to standard inquiries; analyzes information of intermediate difficulty using individual judgment in the performance of tasks; research or resolves discrepancies following prescribed procedures; referring complex requests to appropriate staff members.
• Updates and maintains process documentation.
• Produces a variety of correspondence and reports in support of department processes.
• Retrieves records or data and distributes information as appropriate in order to provide timely and accurate information to department members or external customers.
• May receive other project work consistent with the skills and skill level found in the jobs other work and in support of the department.

Education

Minimum B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering program.

Required Skills

• Needs to be a team player – this position works in tandem with another team member on the other part of the process, and that needs to be a collaborative relationship to be successful.
• Should be comfortable working with established processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Must be detail oriented.

Desired Skills

• Experience in electronic circuit design.
• Able to make preliminary selections or adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• Able to interface with purchasing, receiving inspection, distribution, and manufactures representatives.
• Able to technically comprehend electronic component types, their general circuit function, and locate necessary parameters from datasheets.