Component Engineer

Toshiba EMEA; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cambridge is seeking a Component Engineer to support the Engineering Team in developing next-generation secure communication products. The role involves gathering compliance information, managing component sources, and maintaining inventories. Ideal candidates will have a background in electronics, experience in mechanical design, and strong communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the forefront of quantum technology development.

Qualifications

• Background in electronics and mechanical design.
• Experience supporting and maintaining electronic and mechanical designs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Team to gather compliance information for components.
• Manage component obsolescence and update BoMs.
• Create and manage high quality documentation and records.

Skills

Electronics design

Mechanical design

Planning skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Excel

Altium

SolidWorks

Job description

Toshiba Europe Limited has pioneered the development of quantum communication systems over the past decade, setting new standards for cryptography and data security. We are currently seeking a Component Engineer to support the Engineering Team to develop next generation secure communication products at Toshiba’s Quantum Technology Centre in Cambridge, UK.

In this role, you will support the Engineering Team in their work on electronic and mechanical designs that lie at the heart of our quantum products.

You will join a dynamic organisation at the forefront of the quantum industry, with the opportunity to play a major role in the development of quantum networking technology.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Engineering Team to gather compliance information for components.
• Supporting the Engineering Team to find alternative sources for components, manage component obsolescence, and update BoMs.
• Supporting the Engineering Team with ordering components and maintaining inventories.
• Selecting, vetting, and cataloguing components for use in our designs.
• Maintaining the master part file and CAD libraries.
• Creating and managing high quality documentation and records.
• Driving continuous improvement on existing products, including capturing accurate and detailed documentation.
• Providing mentorship to staff and contractors, according to business needs.
• Delivering projects to schedule, including the management of the budgets for specific projects.

Essential Requirements

• A background in electronics and mechanical design.
• Demonstrable experience of supporting and maintaining electronic and mechanical designs.
• Appreciation of components and suppliers.
• Understanding of product lifecycle management and supply chain risk.
• Experience of environmental chemical regulations.
• Excellent planning skills, including the ability to schedule, prioritise and drive work to completion.
• Ability to autonomously analyse data and formulate sound hypotheses and recommendations. Proficient in Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely across functions and levels. Write and present comprehensive technical reports for internal and external use.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to put new solutions into practice.
• A diligent work ethic and attention to detail.
• Strong multi-tasking skills with an ability to adapt to changing business priorities at short notice.
• Ability to work independently, across multiple tasks and projects.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in the communications industry.
• Knowledge of MTBF calculations.
• Knowledge of Altium and SolidWorks CAD packages.
• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.