Component Engineer

Kitron ASA; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Global team and projects

Training and competence development courses

Job summary

Kitron ASA is looking for a Component Engineer based in Chennai, India. The role involves managing product components, ensuring BOM accuracy, and supporting customers across production stages.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and at least 3 years of relevant experience, alongside strong problem-solving and communication skills. The position offers opportunities for professional development and global projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (12+3 years of education) in Electronics or a closely related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is essential.
• Intermediate level knowledge of electronic components is expected.

Responsibilities

• Verify and acquire customer approval for BOM (bill of material).
• Maintain component information in CIS and ERP systems.
• Handle product change notifications and BOM revisions.
• Suggest replacements for components and initiate tests for alternatives.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Intermediate knowledge of electronic components

Strong communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electronics or a related field

Job description

About Kitron

Kitron is a leading Scandinavian Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, delivering improved flexibility, cost efficiency, and innovation power through the value chain. The company has operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, India, China, Malaysia, and the United States. With 2500 highly skilled employees, Kitron manufactures and delivers anything from fully assembled electronic circuit boards to complete end‑products for customers globally. Related technical services like prototyping, industrialisation, material analysing and test development are also key competencies offered by Kitron.

Our values

Location: Chennai
Deadline: 2026.03.20

Kitron is currently looking for a Component Engineer, based in Chennai, India. The person in this position will be responsible for assigned products by assisting customers on component issues in all production stages and being internal support for component‑related questions within all Kitron Group sites.

Job Description

• Check, verify and acquire written approval from the customer for BOM (bill of material).
• Register and maintain component information in CIS (component information system) and ERP systems by following standard rules; create cross‑references between the customer and Kitron item number; prepare a component list and upload it into ERP.
• Handle PCN (Product Change Notification).
• Handle BOM changes and revisions in the ERP system (ECO - engineering change order).
• Suggest replacements for currently used components and if required initiate the tests for alternatives.
• Convey life cycle analysis (LCA) for BOM.
• Participate in projects across the organization and perform other relevant tasks delegated by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electronics or a closely related field (12+3 years of education).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant Work Experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of electronic components.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

We offer

• Global team and projects.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Training and competence development courses.