Electrical Engineer

Sumitomo Electric; Warwick; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Gaydon seeks a Senior Semiconductor Resilience Engineer to improve semiconductor integration across vehicles. The role involves reviewing materials, supporting design and procurement, and managing risks associated with semiconductors. Ideal candidates possess a strong engineering background and problem-solving skills, committed to teamwork and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic component sourcing is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fast learner with a curious mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review Tier 1 Bills Of Materials and support design teams.
• Assist in supply chain management related to semiconductors.
• Understand risks associated with selected semiconductors.

Skills

Understanding of electrical components

Problem solving

Relationship building

Agile working

Communication

Education

University degree in engineering

Job description

Position Title: Senior Semiconductor Resilience Engineer

Duration: Contract

Location: Gaydon

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM, based in Gaydon, who are seeking a Electrical Engineer to join their team

The Opportunity

• Our Client have grown their semiconductor engineering teams to improve focus on the semiconductor use throughout our vehicles.
• This team of support engineers manage and map the use and application of semiconductors throughout the vehicle.
• The team provide support activities and risk identification, to the design teams and procurement teams.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Review of Tier 1 Bills Of Materials, using custom data analysis and review tools
• Support engineering design teams in the use / review of the appropriate semiconductors
• Support procurement teams in the use / review of the appropriate semiconductors
• Assist the Supply Chain Team with any problem associated with the supply chain management role
• To understand and assess the risks associated with selected semiconductors
• To understand the life cycle of semiconductor products
• Build strong working relationships with Component Owners, Engineering, Suppliers, Procurement, Purchasing and Industrial Operations.

Key Interactions

• Client Hardware Teams and Component Owners
• Semiconductor Manufacturers (IDM's) and Tier 1 suppliers
• Client Commodity Buyers and Sub-Tier purchasing or Component technical buyers

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Firm understanding of electrical, electronic and electromechanical components
• Previous experience in electronic component sourcing would be an advantage
• Problem solver with an agile way of working
• Relationship and Network builder - internal and external
• Fast learner - with a curious mindset
• Ability of being a strong team player in parallel of driving topics independently.
• University degree, preferably in engineering

Personal Profile

• An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable.
• An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs
• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas
• A effective team player, actively develops and supports team members

Why work through Contechs?

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