Component Engineer

Hubbell; Chennai District; Vor Ort; INR 1.800.000 - 3.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hubbell is seeking a Specialist Component Engineer with extensive experience in electronic component engineering, lifecycle management, and supply chain risk mitigation. You will lead component selection, obsolescence management, alternate part qualification, compliance, and standardization across Hubbell Business Units, collaborating with global teams.

The role focuses on product sustainability, component availability, and cost optimization throughout the lifecycle, including RoHS/REACH

Qualifikationen

• 710 years of experience in Component Engineering, Electronics Hardware Design, Product Sustaining, or Electronic Manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting global products across multiple Business Units and cross-functional teams.
• Experience reviewing component symbols, PCB footprints, 3D models, and CAD library standards.
• Experience managing PCNs, PDNs, EOL notifications, and alternate component qualifications.
• Knowledge of AVL management, component standardization, and BOM optimization.
• Familiarity with Lifecycle tools like Silicon Expert, Z2Data, IHS or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, UL, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Exposure to PLM/ERP systems such as Windchill, Agile, Arena, SAP, or equivalent.

Aufgaben

• Lead component selection, qualification, and approval activities for NPD and sustaining projects.
• Monitor lifecycles, PCNs, EOL notices, and roadmaps.
• Identify and qualify alternate/second-source components to mitigate risk.
• Perform BOM analysis and cost optimization across product families.
• Drive obsolescence mitigation and support redesigns for legacy products.
• Maintain approved component databases, AVL, and engineering libraries.
• Ensure compliance with RoHS, REACH, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support supplier assessments and component qualification activities.
• Prepare engineering reports and risk assessments.
• Contribute to Design-to-Value and cost-reduction initiatives.

Ausbildung

B.E. / B.Tech. / M.E. / M.Tech. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or M.Sc. in Electronics.

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

OrCAD

Mentor Graphics PADS

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Specialist Component Engineer

JOB TITLE

We are seeking a Specialist Component Engineer with 710 years of experience in electronic component engineering, lifecycle management, and supply chain risk mitigation. The role involves driving component selection, obsolescence management, alternate part qualification, compliance, and standardization activities across multiple Hubbell Business Units. The ideal candidate will collaborate with global Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure product sustainability, component availability, and cost optimization throughout the product lifecycle.

JOB OVERVIEW

Lead component selection, qualification, and approval activities for NPD and sustaining engineering projects.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Monitor component lifecycles, Product Change Notifications (PCNs), End-of-Life (EOL) notices, and technology roadmaps.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify alternate and second-source components to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Partner with global Business Units, Engineering, Sourcing, and Suppliers to resolve component-related challenges.
• Perform BOM analysis, cost optimization, and component standardization across product families.
• Drive obsolescence mitigation strategies and support redesigning activities for legacy products.
• Maintain approved component databases, preferred parts lists, AVL, and engineering libraries.
• Ensure compliance with RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support supplier assessments, technical evaluations, and component qualification activities.
• Prepare engineering reports, risk assessments, lifecycle analyses, and component recommendations.
• Contribute to Design-to-Value (DtV), cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support product sustainability and manufacturing continuity through proactive component management.

Education

• B.E. / B.Tech. / M.E. / M.Tech. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or M.Sc. in Electronics.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Experience

• 710 years of experience in Component Engineering, Electronics Hardware Design, Product Sustaining, or Electronic Manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting global products across multiple Business Units and cross-functional teams.
• Experience reviewing component symbols, PCB footprints, 3D models, and CAD library standards.
• Experience managing PCNs, PDNs, EOL notifications, and alternate component qualifications.
• Knowledge of AVL management, component standardization, and BOM optimization.
• Familiarity with Silicon Expert, Z2Data, IHS, or equivalent lifecycle management tools.
• Working knowledge of RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, UL, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Understanding PCB design, embedded hardware systems, and electronics manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to PLM/ERP systems such as Windchill, Agile, Arena, SAP, or equivalent.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of semiconductors, passive devices, electromechanical components, sensors, power devices, and communication modules.
• Expertise in component lifecycle management, obsolescence analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Working knowledge of ECAD tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, Mentor Graphics PADS, and component library creation/maintenance processes.

Additional Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with global engineering and sourcing teams across multiple time zones.
• Strong project coordination and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to drive component standardization, cost reduction, and supply chain resilience initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting industrial, utility, power, metering, protection & control, or embedded electronics products.
• Exposure to global sourcing strategies and supplier management activities.
• Experienceleadingcomponent engineeringinitiativesacrossmultipleproductlinesorbusiness units.
• KnowledgeofDesign-to-Value (DtV), Value Engineering, and cost optimization methodologies.
• Experience developing component engineering processes, best practices, and governance frameworks.