Component Engineer

Component Engineer supports AJA's commercial video hardware products. This role works closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure components used in designs are available, cost-effective, and technically sound.

This is the primary Component Engineering resource,and leads component identification, AVL management, and lifecycle support. A key part of the role is evaluating and approving alternate components prior to supply constraints impacting production, using solid engineering judgment and practical tradeoff analysis.

Requirements:

• Assist design engineers in selecting electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components for new designs.
• Review BOMs, new components, and lifecycle status for availability, cost, supply chain risk, and regulatory compliance (e.g., RoHS, REACH).
• Perform datasheet and parametric comparisons to ensure form, fit, and function compatibility of alternate components.
• Add and qualify alternate manufacturers and suppliers where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain AVLs and maintain accurate component data in the PLM system.
• Work with Purchasing and Engineering to address obsolescence and avoid production interruptions.
• Create ECOs, deviations, and perform other PLM actions.
• Assist in investigating component-related failures or quality issues and work with suppliers to resolve problems.
• Assist with export commodity control at the component level.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in component selection, data quality, and supply chain reliability.
• Create, distribute, implement, and maintain new and existing procedures and documentation.
• Support Engineering, Manufacturing/Operations, and Purchasing/Supply Chain teams.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Extensive technical knowledge of components used in electronic products.
• Ability to read and interpret complex datasheets and compare component specifications.
• Experience with BOMs, AVLs.
• Experience with PLM and/or ERP systems including component and product lifecycles.
• Practical understanding of electronics supply chains and sourcing challenges.
• Proficient in Excel with the ability to design detailed reports and extract data.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to undertake a variety of assignments.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a small or mid-sized company environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with engineers, managers, other employees, and outside vendors.
• Willingness to adhere to company policies and support management decisions and goals in a positive and professional manner.

• BS degree with 3-7 years of experience in Component Engineering, Electronics design, or a similar role or related field (or equivalent education and experience).