Electronic Component Engineer

ZF Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pension

Life assurance

Health cashplan

Job summary

ZF Group in Shirley, UK is seeking an Electronic Component Engineer to manage the selection, qualification, and lifecycle of electronic components used in our Automotive products. You will collaborate with global teams to uphold design, reliability, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities include component evaluation, supplier engagement, lifecycle risk management, and ensuring adherence to REACH and RoHS regulations while using Siemens EDM or similar tools to manage data and approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components (active and passive).
• Experience with component selection, qualification, and lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of electronic suppliers and supply chain.
• Familiarity with Siemens EDM or similar component management tools.
• Good understanding of REACH and RoHS compliance regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality, reliability, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with global cross functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Select, evaluate, and approve electronic components (active and passive) to meet design, performance, and reliability requirements
• Define and support component qualification, testing, and validation activities
• Manage component lifecycle risks, including obsolescence, second sourcing, and supply continuity
• Support design teams with technical guidance, alternatives, and best-practice component usage
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to resolve technical issues and improve component performance
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Maintain component data, documentation, and standards within internal systems
• Work with Siemens EDM tools (or equivalent systems) to manage electronic component data, approvals, and lifecycle management

Skills

Cross functional teams

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering

Tools

Siemens EDM tools

Job description

The Electronics Technology team consists of seven specialists dedicated to advancing core manufacturing and electronic technologies. The team is expected to grow rapidly in the near future to meet increasing global demands. We are looking for an Electronic Component Engineer to join the team and manage as well as support the selection, qualification, and lifecycle of electronic components used in our Automotive products.

What you can look forward to as Electronic Component Engineer:

• Select, evaluate, and approve electronic components (active and passive) to meet design, performance, and reliability requirements
• Define and support component qualification, testing, and validation activities
• Manage component lifecycle risks, including obsolescence, second sourcing, and supply continuity
• Support design teams with technical guidance, alternatives, and best-practice component usage
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to resolve technical issues and improve component performance
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Maintain component data, documentation, and standards within internal systems
• Work with Siemens EDM tools (or equivalent systems) to manage electronic component data, approvals, and lifecycle management

Your profile as Electronic Component Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent industry experience
• Strong knowledge of electronic components (active and passive)
• Experience with component selection, qualification, and lifecycle management
• Knowledge of electronic suppliers and supply chain
• Familiarity with Siemens EDM or similar component management tools
• Good understanding of REACH and RoHS compliance regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of quality, reliability, and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with global cross functional teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills, logical problem solving abilities, and openness to learning through feedback

Job description:

The Electronics Technology team consists of seven specialists dedicated to advancing core manufacturing and electronic technologies. The team is expected to grow rapidly in the near future to meet increasing global demands. We are looking for an Electronic Component Engineer to join the team and manage as well as support the selection, qualification, and lifecycle of electronic components used in our Automotive products.

What you can look forward to as Electronic Component Engineer:

• Select, evaluate, and approve electronic components (active and passive) to meet design, performance, and reliability requirements
• Define and support component qualification, testing, and validation activities
• Manage component lifecycle risks, including obsolescence, second sourcing, and supply continuity
• Support design teams with technical guidance, alternatives, and best-practice component usage
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to resolve technical issues and improve component performance
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Maintain component data, documentation, and standards within internal systems
• Work with Siemens EDM tools (or equivalent systems) to manage electronic component data, approvals, and lifecycle management

Profile description:

Your profile as Electronic Component Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent industry experience
• Strong knowledge of electronic components (active and passive)
• Experience with component selection, qualification, and lifecycle management
• Knowledge of electronic suppliers and supply chain
• Familiarity with Siemens EDM or similar component management tools
• Good understanding of REACH and RoHS compliance regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of quality, reliability, and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with global cross functional teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills, logical problem solving abilities, and openness to learning through feedback

We offer:

Why you should choose ZF in Shirley:

• Competitive compensation
• Pension (up to 6% contribution from company with 3% contribution from employee)
• 2x Life Assurance cover
• Health Cashplan