Component Engineering Specialist

Ross Video; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Wellness allowance

Employee share ownership program

Learning and development support

Job summary

Ross Video in Ottawa, Canada seeks an Intermediate Component Engineer to join the Component Engineering and Change Management team. You will select and manage electronic components for our products, ensuring supply continuity and compliance.

You will collaborate with design, supply chain and suppliers to evaluate parts, analyze lifecycle risks, and propose alternatives that meet technical, regulatory and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in component/hardware engineering in electronics.
• Experience with RoHS/REACH and reliability considerations.
• Ability to read datasheets and compare parameters.
• Strong communication with internal/external teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify electronic components for products.
• Maintain AVLs and BOM in PLM.
• Analyze lifecycle risks (EOL, obsolescence) and mitigation.
• Collaborate with design engineers for alternatives meeting specs.
• Engage with suppliers for info, availability trends.
• Support sourcing by assessing supplier capability and lead times.
• Coordinate with procurement to resolve supply issues.
• Work with design/manufacturing to align components with goals.
• Participate in design reviews with component risk assessments.
• Assist documentation with accurate BOM creation.
• Interpret drawings, schematics, datasheets.

Skills

Component engineering

Electrical engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLM systems

CAD software

Job description

At Ross Video, you’ll be part of a team energized by innovation, building the cutting-edge technology that powers the world’s most watched live productions and events. Our products are designed to be intuitive, reliable, and to deliver exceptional results—because our customers’ success is everything to us. If you’ve ever watched live television, breaking news, major sports, or a Hollywood award show, you’ve seen our technology in action. Join us behind the scenes and help make unforgettable live moments possible.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an Intermediate Component Engineer to join the Component Engineering and Change Management team. This role is ideal for someone who understands the electronics industry, enjoys solving component-level challenges, and can effectively collaborate across engineering, supply chain, and supplier networks. You will be responsible for selecting, evaluating, and managing electronic and electromechanical components used in our products, ensuring continuity of supply, compliance, and optimal performance.

Who you report to: Manager, Component Engineering and Change Management

What you will do:

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify electronic and electromechanical components for new and existing products
• Maintain component libraries, approved vendor lists (AVLs), and documentation within PLM systems
• Analyze component lifecycle status, risks (EOL, obsolescence), and propose mitigation strategies
• Work closely with design engineers to suggest suitable alternatives that meet technical, regulatory, reliability, and cost requirements
• Engage with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to gather technical information, availability details, and market insights
• Support sourcing activities by assessing supplier capability, price trends, lead times, and emerging technologies
• Coordinate with procurement teams to resolve supply issues, negotiate alternatives, and ensure long‑term component strategies
• Work with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure component selections align with design objectives and production requirements
• Participate in design reviews, providing component‑level expertise and risk assessments
• Assist documentation teams with accurate BOM creation and updates
• Interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, datasheets

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in component engineering, hardware engineering, or similar roles in the electronics industry
• Strong understanding of electronic components (active, passive, electromechanical) and their specifications
• Familiarity with component lifecycle management tools, compliance requirements (RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals), and reliability considerations
• Ability to analyze datasheets, compare technical parameters, and make informed recommendations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external suppliers
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines is highly valued
• Experience working with PLM systems
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles, CAD drawings, and packaging constraints
• Background in manufacturing environments or design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Understanding of supply‑chain challenges, sourcing strategies, and cost‑improvement initiatives

What We Offer:
Ross provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility you need to do your best work, including flexible hours, generous paid time off, and a wellness allowance. You’ll also have the opportunity to share in our success through our employee share ownership program and grow your career with ongoing learning and development support. We value connection and collaboration, with plenty of events and opportunities to build relationships across the company. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about what we do and how we do it.

Salary Information:

The pay range for this role in Canada is: $80,000 - $97,000CAD

The listed salary reflects the pay range for a role based in Canada.Compensation may differ based on alternate locationsif listed.Final compensation will bedeterminedby location, skills, experience, knowledge, and role‑specific qualifications, and may be adjusted to recognize candidates accordingly.If your experience or compensation expectations differ from the posted range, we still welcome your application.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

Ross uses a secure, closed AI system to support recruitment. Your information is protected and used only to help us efficiently identify qualified candidates. We encourage all applicants to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement - if you bring relevant skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you.

Our Commitment toFostering an Inclusive Environment
We want you to bring your authentic self to work, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that’s something we’re passionate about!

If you require accommodations throughout any stage of the recruitment, assessment, and selection process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] , and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Disclaimer

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.