Specialist – Electronic Component Strategy (R&D)

Kontron Canada Inc.; Boisbriand; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous vacation policy

Insurance program incl. telemedicine

RRSP program

Work-life balance

Sports facilities

Professional development training

Career path in multiple sectors

Innovation days

Modern facility

Job summary

Kontron Canada Inc. is seeking a Specialist – Electronic Component Strategy to shape selection, standardization and lifecycle decisions for rugged embedded systems in avionics, transportation, defense and telecom.

You will influence design choices and supply chain resilience. You will build relationships with component manufacturers, lead dual-sourcing efforts, optimize BOMs and drive data‑driven governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience in electronics.
• At least five years of relevant experience in electronic component engineering or lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of BOM, MRP, Design for Supply Chain, and risk management.
• Ability to analyze complex data and influence cross-functional decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the component selection strategy based on technical, commercial, availability and product lifecycle requirements.
• Assess and communicate component-related risks for projects under development.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with component manufacturers and distributors to anticipate market developments and guide product design.
• Advise and influence design teams on component, architecture and technology choices.
• Lead the interface between R&D and supply chain through a Design for Supply Chain approach.
• Guide design decisions during technical reviews to increase standardization, reuse and platform robustness.
• Optimize engineering BOMs to minimize supply risks and support product competitiveness.
• Define dual-sourcing strategies and lead the identification and qualification of alternative sources for products in development.
• Support operational continuity through component lifecycle and obsolescence management.
• Lead the creation of new parts in ERP and eCAD systems.
• Implement and continuously improve the methods, metrics and tools required for effective, data-driven management.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that improve design robustness, component governance and supply chain resilience.
• All other related tasks.

Skills

Component strategy

Lifecycle management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Python

Vendor relations

ERP knowledge

Regulated environments

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Xpedition

SAP

eCAD systems

Job description

Specialist – Electronic Component Strategy (R&D)

Do you want to be at the heart of R&D technology decisions? Join Kontron Canada as a Specialist – Electronic Component Strategy.

Kontron's embedded computing systems interact with a wide variety of devices in rugged environments such as avionics, transportation, defense, and telecommunications.

To get a taste of the work environment at Kontron Canada, watch the following video in French: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dY0VkPs39o

AN OVERVIEW OF THE CHALLENGES AHEAD:

The person in this role defines and advances the strategy for electronic component selection, standardization and lifecycle management. They contribute directly to the robustness of our architectures, the resilience of our supply chain and the long-term sustainability of products designed for demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the component selection strategy based on technical, commercial, availability and product lifecycle requirements;


• Assess and communicate component-related risks for projects under development;


• Build and maintain strategic relationships with component manufacturers and distributors to anticipate market developments and guide product design;


• Advise and influence design teams on component, architecture and technology choices;


• Serve as the strategic interface between R&D and supply chain stakeholders through a Design for Supply Chain approach;


• Guide design decisions during technical reviews to increase standardization, reuse and platform robustness;


• Optimize engineering bills of materials (BOMs) to minimize supply risks and support product competitiveness;


• Define dual-sourcing strategies and lead the identification and qualification of alternative sources for products in development;


• Support operational continuity through component lifecycle and obsolescence management;


• Lead the creation of new parts in ERP and eCAD systems;


• Implement and continuously improve the methods, metrics and tools required for effective, data-driven management;


• Contribute to strategic initiatives that improve design robustness, component governance and supply chain resilience;


• All other related tasks.

YOU WILL IMPRESS US IF YOU HAVE:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience in electronics;


• Experience: At least five years of relevant experience in electronic component engineering or lifecycle management;


• Knowledge: Strong understanding of electronic design, bills of materials, materials requirements planning (MRP), Design for Supply Chain, and technical, commercial and supply risks;


• Profile: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, develop recommendations and influence cross-functional decisions without direct reporting authority, excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with R&D, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality and external partners; attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, desire to learn;


• Assets: Knowledge of Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics) and SAP (or another ERP system), proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Python programming and cable design, experience in a regulated environment or with long-lifecycle products;


• Languages: Professional fluency in spoken and written French and English, given regular discussions with suppliers and customers outside Québec.

HOW ABOUT AN EXCEPTIONAL WORK ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING:

• A competitive salary;


• A generous vacation policy and a large number of personal days;


• An advantageous collective insurance program, including telemedecine;


• A collective RRSP program in which Kontron Canada contributes;


• Good balance between work-family-personal life;


• Social and sports activities, including access to a volleyball and soccer field;


• Various training for your professional development;


• A stimulating career path in various sectors of activity;


• Dedicated days for individual and team innovation projects;


• A modern facility with state of the art equipment;


• And much more…

By submitting a resume, the candidate acknowledges that Kontron will have access to the personal information contained therein and that Kontron may share this personal information in accordance with the Policy regarding the management of personal information published at https://www.kontron.com/en/terms-and-conditions for the purposes of evaluating his(her) application.