The Component Engineer possesses in-depth knowledge of electronic components and failures modes and serves as a bridge between project teams, component manufacturers, and supply chain to ensure a design meets the project design goals, is manufacturable, and is reliable. The Component Engineer is also responsible for qualification of electronic components for use in extreme, high-reliability environments.

Responsibilities

• Identifying new technology components SOC/IC by keeping up to date on industry developments and trends
• Identifying technologies matching specific hardware requirements and environments (ex. uC synchronization in a downhole environment)
• Developing and executing component qualification plans for new or unqualified technologies for high reliability applications
• Interfacing with internal and external failure analysis labs to investigate root cause failure and providing recommendations to product groups based on the findings
• Managing communications between technology product teams, supply chain, and supporting technology groups (ex. Design for Test, Design for Manufacturing, process knowledge centers)
• Advising design engineers in the selection of electronic components based on the electrical performance requirements, proper component usage based on the application environment (i.e electrical de-rating), and overall reliability.
• Assisting with obsolescence reviews for existing designs
• Reviewing quality test reports of packaged components and/or dies
• Providing technical assistance to contracted tests labs and manufacturers
   

Required Education/Experience/Skills

• B.S. or M.S. Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar
• Knowledge of component failure modes, component reliability, and component specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of Hardware circuit board design basics.
• Understanding of passive components, microcircuit, hybrid, semiconductor, and discrete device fabrication.
• Knowledge of components used in high-reliability, automotive, or downhole environments
• Knowledge of accelerated reliability testing, reliability theory, and component failure analysis
• Experience with Cadence PSpice and component modeling, LabView, and/or Python is a plus
• Familiarity with the usage and automation of various test equipment including power supplies, ovens, LCR meters, DMMs, and oscilloscopes
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment

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