Component Engineer – Cytiva, Bangalore Cytiva (Danaher)

BiotechReality; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva is seeking a Component Engineer to support lifecycle management and ECAD activities across global programs in the life sciences sector. You will handle BOM scrubbing, PCN reviews, and component standardization to ensure long-term product sustainability.

The role emphasizes electrical/electromechanical parts, EBOM documentation, and collaboration with engineering teams to optimize reliability and cost.

Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• Experience – 3–6 years industrial experience
• Technical background – Component Engineering and ECAD
• Engineering knowledge – Electrical designs and obsolescence management
• Documentation – EBOM, engineering drawings and specifications
• Lifecycle knowledge – Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Component selection – Form-Fit-Function (FFF) and alternate parts
• Connector knowledge – Mating Manufacturer Part Numbers (MPNs)
• Software – MS Office tools

Responsibilities

• Manage component lifecycle and obsolescence information with suppliers.
• Support PCB design and ECAD activities across programs.
• Review specifications and select alternate components via FFF.
• Maintain component libraries and document changes.
• Monitor technology trends and update databases.

Skills

3-6 years experience

Electrical & ECAD knowledge

Form-Fit-Function (FFF)

Component engineering

PLM knowledge

Education

Electrical & Electronics Eng

Tools

Cadence PCB

ECAD Software

MS Office

My Workshop

MAGIC

IHS SiliconExpert

Job description

The Component Engineer will contribute to the design and development of Cytiva products by supporting technical improvements to existing products and components. The position focuses on electrical and electromechanical component lifecycle management, component database maintenance, PCB design support, and standardization of engineering components. The selected candidate will work within the Engineering department and Component Engineering team, reporting to the Director of Engineering. This role offers exposure to global engineering collaboration and product lifecycle activities within the life sciences and biotechnology equipment industry.

Key Responsibilities

The major responsibilities associated with the Component Engineer position include:

1. Component Lifecycle and Obsolescence Management

1. Verify component lifecycle status directly with manufacturers.
2. Conduct Bill of Materials (BOM) scrubbing and roadmap analysis.
3. Review Product Change Notifications (PCNs) and assess their potential impact.
4. Provide component obsolescence information to customers and relevant stakeholders.
5. Monitor component availability and support long-term product sustainability.

2. Electrical Component Engineering

1. Manage electrical and electromechanical components throughout their product lifecycle.
2. Support component identification, evaluation, and standardization.
3. Review electrical component specifications and engineering documentation.
4. Identify suitable alternate components using Form-Fit-Function (FFF) principles.
5. Support value engineering and component cost optimization.

3. PCB Design and ECAD Support

1. Prepare schematic drawings and PCB layouts using ECAD tools.
2. Support engineering design activities involving electrical and electronic components.
3. Review and verify component selections with subject matter experts.
4. Apply component engineering knowledge to improve product reliability and maintainability.

4. Engineering Change Management

1. Support Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
2. Evaluate replacement components and alternate part compatibility.
3. Assist in maintaining approved component libraries.
4. Ensure component changes are appropriately documented and standardized.

5. Component Database Management

1. Maintain electrical and electromechanical component databases.
2. Develop component selection criteria, guidelines, and manuals.
3. Standardize component parameters and technical information.
4. Monitor emerging component technologies and industry trends.
5. Collaborate with global engineering stakeholders to maintain database quality.

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Eligibility Criteria and Required Skills

• Education – Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• Experience – 3-6 years of industrial experience
• Technical background – Component Engineering and ECAD
• Engineering knowledge – Electrical designs and obsolescence management
• Documentation – EBOM, engineering drawings and specifications
• Lifecycle knowledge – Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Component selection – Form-Fit-Function (FFF) and alternate parts
• Connector knowledge – Mating Manufacturer Part Numbers (MPNs)
• Software – MS Office tools

Additional Skills Preferred

1. Analog and digital circuit board design.
2. Experience with Cadence or equivalent PCB design software.
3. Excel macros and VBA programming.
4. MySQL and MS Access database knowledge.
5. Experience with IHS/SiliconExpert.
6. Familiarity with PLM/PDM systems such as My Workshop and MAGIC.
7. Knowledge of the life sciences industry.