Gigamon
At Gigamon, our purpose is to protect the hybrid networks and data of the world's largest and most complex organizations. Certified as a Great Place to Work, we offer a deep observability pipeline that efficiently delivers network-derived intelligence to cloud, security, and observability tools. This helps our customers eliminate security blind spots, optimize network traffic, and significantly reduce tool costs and complexity, enabling them to secure their hybrid cloud infrastructure more effectively and manage it more efficiently.
Gigamon has served more than 4,000 customers worldwide, including over 80 percent of Fortune 100 enterprises, 9 of the 10 largest mobile network providers, and hundreds of governments and educational organizations.
Job Description
The Component Engineer will play a pivotal role within the Supply Chain team, focusing on sourcing optimization of design initiatives for Gigamon Products including third-party products and electronics component suppliers. In strong partnership with manufacturing engineering, supply chain, development engineering, and suppliers, you will be responsible for selecting, program management of the qualification process, and integration with product manufacturing. The Component Engineer will lead the effort for technical research and selection of alternative components and suppliers. This role is crucial in assessing the impact of component obsolescence and working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop retrofit solutions to sustain production. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of printed circuit boards, power, integrated circuits, transceivers, and surface-mount devices, and all aspects of the manufacturing build process. Must be able to analyze data and present it as information to support recommended components.
Responsibilities and Duties
Partner with supply chain, engineering, and suppliers to select and approve alternative and new suppliers for substitute components as needed, ensuring they meet the company's technical and quality standards. Coordinate with manufacturing engineering, design teams, and suppliers to evaluate and approve alternative components for obsolete parts, ensuring compatibility and performance. Submit component change requests, ensuring updates to product documentation, specifications, and bills of materials in Arena system. Serve as a liaison between engineering and manufacturing teams, ensuring compliance with component specifications and alignment with corporate revenue goals. Manage design inputs for component and/or sub-component changes into the qualification process for existing products. Participate in risk management activities, including risk assessments and supply chain reviews for existing products. Evaluate EOL components in product BOMs, review PCNs, and recommend suitable alternatives. Support quality engineering in investigating non-conformances related to component or third-party sub-component failures, including supplier failure analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Support operations engineering and suppliers for regulatory approvals, create Declaration of Conformity documents, and respond to regulatory inquiries for existing product changes. Collaborate with supply chain teams on continuous cost-reduction initiatives throughout the product lifecycle. Required Skills and Experience
Proficiency in interpreting electrical component specifications, technical drawings, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 7+ years of demonstrated project management experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 10+ years of comprehensive experience in component engineering, PCBA development, and manufacturing processes including SMT tests, thermal profiling, and box build process flows. Experience with product data management tools like Arena and knowledge of BOM structure and the PCN/ECN process. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and lead technical discussions with stakeholders. Proven ability to work cross-functionally and engage effectively at all organizational levels. Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably in Electronics/Electrical Engineering). The base salary range for this role, based in Gigamon’s Santa Clara, CA headquarters, is [$136,000 - $170,000], with potential for an annual bonus or commission, subject to plan terms. Actual salary may vary based on company practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Gigamon has served more than 4,000 customers worldwide, including over 80 percent of Fortune 100 enterprises, 9 of the 10 largest mobile network providers, and hundreds of governments and educational organizations.
Job Description
The Component Engineer will play a pivotal role within the Supply Chain team, focusing on sourcing optimization of design initiatives for Gigamon Products including third-party products and electronics component suppliers. In strong partnership with manufacturing engineering, supply chain, development engineering, and suppliers, you will be responsible for selecting, program management of the qualification process, and integration with product manufacturing. The Component Engineer will lead the effort for technical research and selection of alternative components and suppliers. This role is crucial in assessing the impact of component obsolescence and working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop retrofit solutions to sustain production. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of printed circuit boards, power, integrated circuits, transceivers, and surface-mount devices, and all aspects of the manufacturing build process. Must be able to analyze data and present it as information to support recommended components.
Responsibilities and Duties
Partner with supply chain, engineering, and suppliers to select and approve alternative and new suppliers for substitute components as needed, ensuring they meet the company's technical and quality standards. Coordinate with manufacturing engineering, design teams, and suppliers to evaluate and approve alternative components for obsolete parts, ensuring compatibility and performance. Submit component change requests, ensuring updates to product documentation, specifications, and bills of materials in Arena system. Serve as a liaison between engineering and manufacturing teams, ensuring compliance with component specifications and alignment with corporate revenue goals. Manage design inputs for component and/or sub-component changes into the qualification process for existing products. Participate in risk management activities, including risk assessments and supply chain reviews for existing products. Evaluate EOL components in product BOMs, review PCNs, and recommend suitable alternatives. Support quality engineering in investigating non-conformances related to component or third-party sub-component failures, including supplier failure analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Support operations engineering and suppliers for regulatory approvals, create Declaration of Conformity documents, and respond to regulatory inquiries for existing product changes. Collaborate with supply chain teams on continuous cost-reduction initiatives throughout the product lifecycle. Required Skills and Experience
Proficiency in interpreting electrical component specifications, technical drawings, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 7+ years of demonstrated project management experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 10+ years of comprehensive experience in component engineering, PCBA development, and manufacturing processes including SMT tests, thermal profiling, and box build process flows. Experience with product data management tools like Arena and knowledge of BOM structure and the PCN/ECN process. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and lead technical discussions with stakeholders. Proven ability to work cross-functionally and engage effectively at all organizational levels. Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably in Electronics/Electrical Engineering). The base salary range for this role, based in Gigamon’s Santa Clara, CA headquarters, is [$136,000 - $170,000], with potential for an annual bonus or commission, subject to plan terms. Actual salary may vary based on company practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr