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Updated: Dec 24, 2024 - The Component Engineer designs and assists in developing software planning, embedded software, C/C++ embedded software, and Rich Internet Applications using Adobe Flex and other technologies. This role involves providing FPGA and digital ASIC design services, troubleshooting customer problem reports, and supporting system, hardware, and software architecture development. The engineer also tracks critical component roadmaps, facilitates vendor failure analysis, and collaborates with design engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.
A Review of Professional Skills and Functions for Components Engineer
Part Selection Support:
Supports Design Engineering (DE) in part selection, qualification, and evaluation. Supplier Focus Guidance:
Guides DE away from part number proliferation by focusing on the use of existing sources from preferred suppliers. Vendor Part Verification:
Verifies and maintains vendor part numbers, part markings, packaging, electrical and safety requirements in the Agile database. Component Evaluation:
Evaluates and compares component data sheets. Mechanical Difference Evaluation:
Properly evaluates mechanical differences in form/fit/function related to physical packaging, specifications, or certifications. Vendor PCN Management:
Supports and manages Vendor Product Change Notices (PCNs). Obsolescence and Shortage Resolution:
Assists Purchasing with managing part obsolescence, cost reduction, and shortage resolution by finding acceptable equivalents. Receiving Inspection Support:
Supports Receiving Inspection by evaluating and the disposition of issues. Manufacturing Engineering Support:
Provides Manufacturing Engineering component packaging information. First Article Inspection Support:
Assists with First Article Inspection, as requested by Product Management or DE, and provides technical support. Lifecycle Monitoring:
Monitor, identify and resolve all lifecycle issues and assist various teams to identify appropriate resources and substitutes for components. Solution Development:
Analyze and develop solutions to resolve issues associated with obsolete components. Regulatory Compliance:
Work alongside the Regulatory team, ensure components and assemblies comply with the latest RoHS directive, and maintain the component database to ensure that all regulatory documentation is up to date. Product Development:
Participate in new product development, designing subassemblies such as wiring harnesses and board assemblies. Component Evaluation:
Review and interpret component data sheets and evaluate components for suitability. Communication Management:
Work with the development team to manage communications with contract manufacturers and component suppliers. ECR/ECN Processes:
Utilize ECR/ECN processes and procedures. Activity Documentation:
Document and support all component activities. Cost Savings:
Identify, lead, and track cost savings opportunities in support of cost reduction targets. Sourcing Coordination:
Manage sourcing activities with Purchasing for new product development, including supplier selection and capability assessment. Manufacturing Liaison:
Act as liaison between Engineering and manufacturing to resolve component manufacturing issues. New Component Requests:
Facilitate new component requests for addition to the Global Component Library. Global Component Library Management:
Manage the GES Global Component Library/Database. Supplier Part Change:
Communicate supplier part changes and end-of-life info via Siemens Teamcenter. Alternates and Replacements:
Recommend substitutes for end-of-life components. Effective Communications:
Provide clear, timely communication on progress, barriers, and risks across the organization. Supplier Interaction:
Review component specifications with suppliers to meet performance and process capabilities. Regulatory Standards Review:
Ensure components meet UL, RoHS, and REACH standards. Component Standardization:
Develop strategies for standardization to reduce costs and enable global sourcing. Supplier Assessment:
Develop assessment criteria for supplier qualification and quality improvement. Data Evaluation:
Organize and evaluate supplier and component data for objective assessments. Team Collaboration:
Collaborate with global engineering teams on EOL components. Data Analysis:
Provide test data for review and approval. Component Identification:
Identify and test substitutes for component shortages. Inventory Management:
Maintain critical component lists and archive items as needed. Documentation Management:
Create and manage qualification documents for components. Supplier Qualification:
Qualify alternate parts and suppliers to support cost initiatives. Component Evaluation:
Evaluate and qualify new components and suppliers for customer-centered design. Specification Writing:
Write specifications for components and tests used across supply chain, engineering, and risk management. Support and Reporting:
Assist teams with reports and details for BOM development and change orders. Test Equipment Utilization:
Use electrical and mechanical test equipment such as oscilloscopes and analyzers. Specialized Equipment Utilization:
Use specialized equipment like Automated Test Equipment (ATE). Embedded Software Design:
Assist in designing embedded software using C/C++. RIA Development:
Assist in designing Rich Internet Applications with Adobe Flex and other tech. FPGA and ASIC Design:
Provide FPGA and ASIC design services or support. Problem Troubleshooting:
Troubleshoot customer reports and compliance failures. System Architecture Development:
Assist in developing system, hardware, and software architectures. Test Plan Development:
Support test plan development with DVT and PQ teams. Component Roadmap Tracking:
Track critical component roadmaps. Failure Analysis Facilitation:
Facilitate vendor and third-party failure analysis. Component Technology Expertise:
Be a recognized expert in component application and technology. Cross-functional Collaboration:
Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.
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Part Selection Support:
Supports Design Engineering (DE) in part selection, qualification, and evaluation. Supplier Focus Guidance:
Guides DE away from part number proliferation by focusing on the use of existing sources from preferred suppliers. Vendor Part Verification:
Verifies and maintains vendor part numbers, part markings, packaging, electrical and safety requirements in the Agile database. Component Evaluation:
Evaluates and compares component data sheets. Mechanical Difference Evaluation:
Properly evaluates mechanical differences in form/fit/function related to physical packaging, specifications, or certifications. Vendor PCN Management:
Supports and manages Vendor Product Change Notices (PCNs). Obsolescence and Shortage Resolution:
Assists Purchasing with managing part obsolescence, cost reduction, and shortage resolution by finding acceptable equivalents. Receiving Inspection Support:
Supports Receiving Inspection by evaluating and the disposition of issues. Manufacturing Engineering Support:
Provides Manufacturing Engineering component packaging information. First Article Inspection Support:
Assists with First Article Inspection, as requested by Product Management or DE, and provides technical support. Lifecycle Monitoring:
Monitor, identify and resolve all lifecycle issues and assist various teams to identify appropriate resources and substitutes for components. Solution Development:
Analyze and develop solutions to resolve issues associated with obsolete components. Regulatory Compliance:
Work alongside the Regulatory team, ensure components and assemblies comply with the latest RoHS directive, and maintain the component database to ensure that all regulatory documentation is up to date. Product Development:
Participate in new product development, designing subassemblies such as wiring harnesses and board assemblies. Component Evaluation:
Review and interpret component data sheets and evaluate components for suitability. Communication Management:
Work with the development team to manage communications with contract manufacturers and component suppliers. ECR/ECN Processes:
Utilize ECR/ECN processes and procedures. Activity Documentation:
Document and support all component activities. Cost Savings:
Identify, lead, and track cost savings opportunities in support of cost reduction targets. Sourcing Coordination:
Manage sourcing activities with Purchasing for new product development, including supplier selection and capability assessment. Manufacturing Liaison:
Act as liaison between Engineering and manufacturing to resolve component manufacturing issues. New Component Requests:
Facilitate new component requests for addition to the Global Component Library. Global Component Library Management:
Manage the GES Global Component Library/Database. Supplier Part Change:
Communicate supplier part changes and end-of-life info via Siemens Teamcenter. Alternates and Replacements:
Recommend substitutes for end-of-life components. Effective Communications:
Provide clear, timely communication on progress, barriers, and risks across the organization. Supplier Interaction:
Review component specifications with suppliers to meet performance and process capabilities. Regulatory Standards Review:
Ensure components meet UL, RoHS, and REACH standards. Component Standardization:
Develop strategies for standardization to reduce costs and enable global sourcing. Supplier Assessment:
Develop assessment criteria for supplier qualification and quality improvement. Data Evaluation:
Organize and evaluate supplier and component data for objective assessments. Team Collaboration:
Collaborate with global engineering teams on EOL components. Data Analysis:
Provide test data for review and approval. Component Identification:
Identify and test substitutes for component shortages. Inventory Management:
Maintain critical component lists and archive items as needed. Documentation Management:
Create and manage qualification documents for components. Supplier Qualification:
Qualify alternate parts and suppliers to support cost initiatives. Component Evaluation:
Evaluate and qualify new components and suppliers for customer-centered design. Specification Writing:
Write specifications for components and tests used across supply chain, engineering, and risk management. Support and Reporting:
Assist teams with reports and details for BOM development and change orders. Test Equipment Utilization:
Use electrical and mechanical test equipment such as oscilloscopes and analyzers. Specialized Equipment Utilization:
Use specialized equipment like Automated Test Equipment (ATE). Embedded Software Design:
Assist in designing embedded software using C/C++. RIA Development:
Assist in designing Rich Internet Applications with Adobe Flex and other tech. FPGA and ASIC Design:
Provide FPGA and ASIC design services or support. Problem Troubleshooting:
Troubleshoot customer reports and compliance failures. System Architecture Development:
Assist in developing system, hardware, and software architectures. Test Plan Development:
Support test plan development with DVT and PQ teams. Component Roadmap Tracking:
Track critical component roadmaps. Failure Analysis Facilitation:
Facilitate vendor and third-party failure analysis. Component Technology Expertise:
Be a recognized expert in component application and technology. Cross-functional Collaboration:
Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.
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