Senior - Electronic Sourcing & NPD Engineer

Miko; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Miko is seeking a Senior - Electronic Sourcing & NPD Engineer to lead component sourcing, supplier relationships, and NPD support across PCB assemblies. You will collaborate with R&D, hardware teams, and ODMs/EMS to ensure optimal component selection, cost, and schedule alignment.

The role focuses on end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, including RFIs/RFQs, supplier qualification, and compliance with RoHS/REACH while driving continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electronics or Diploma with 5–7 years sourcing/NPD experience.
• Experience with EMS/ODM and understanding of PCBA fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Source ICs, passives, sensors, and electromechanical components.
• Develop relationships with IC manufacturers, distributors, EMS providers, OEMs and ODMs.
• Identify alternate suppliers for cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Evaluate PCBA fabrication partners on tech, cost, quality, and lead time.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and ensure procurement & compliance.

Skills

Sourcing

NPD

Supplier management

Negotiation

RFQ/RFP

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electronics

Diploma in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium 365

Silicon Expert

Job description

Senior - Electronic Sourcing & NPD Engineer

5 to 7 years

Full-Time

About the Company

Miko is an advanced consumer robotics innovation lab focused on the mission of Bringing Robotics and AI to every consumer home. Founded by young and dynamic entrepreneurs from IIT Bombay, Miko is a global deep tech company with offices in the US, UK, and India, and a customer base across 140+ countries. Focused on taking Robotics and AI to every consumer home, Miko is the first of its kind "content on subscription" hardware platform for kids powered

by patented technology.

Our latest flagship product, Miko3 is a playful learning robot that engages, educates, and entertains kids. Launched simultaneously across the US, UK, India, and the UAE in 2021, Miko 3 is a unique offering that focuses on the learning and development of the child through self-initiated contextual topics with children to enable conversational learning. It hosts a powerful marketplace for third-party content partners to plug their content and connect with Miko users on subscription.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Procurement

• Source ICs (microcontrollers, power ICs, memory, etc.), passives, sensors, and electromechanical components
• Develop and manage strong relationships with IC manufacturers, authorized distributors (e.g., Arrow, Avnet, Mouser, etc.), EMS providers, OEMs and ODMs
• Identify alternate suppliers and components for cost savings and risk mitigation
• Evaluate and select PCBA fabrication partners based on technical capabilities, cost, quality, and lead time
• Negotiate pricing, supply terms, and ensure adherence to procurement and compliance protocols

New Product Development (NPD) Support

• Collaborate with R&D and hardware teams to support component selection during design phases (EVT/DVT/PVT)
• Assist in evaluating component compatibility for wireless protocols: BLE, Wi-Fi
• Provide trade-off analysis for cost, availability, and performance of critical components
• Support prototyping, validation builds, and ramp-up plans in coordination with ODMs/EMS

Technical & Compliance Expertise

• Understand the end-to-end PCBA fabrication process including material selection, PCB stack-up, surface finish, panelization, and testing
• Evaluate PCBA suppliers and fabrication houses for technical and quality competence
• Read and interpret BOMs, electrical schematics, datasheets, and fabrication files
• Ensure REACH, RoHS, and relevant environmental & material compliance are met
• Manage PCN/EOL processes, obsolescence planning, and technical change control
• Work with cloud-based BOM management platforms: Altium 365, Silicon Expert

Program & Data Management

• Act as sourcing lead for RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs across all NPD projects
• Maintain clean, up-to-date component data and lifecycle status
• Work with planning and warehouse teams to ensure component availability for builds
• Collaborate cross-functionally with global supply chain and procurement teams

Key Interfaces

• Internal: Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Product
• External: Component Manufacturers, Distributors, EMS/ODM Partners, PCBA
• Deep understanding of electronic components, PCBA assembly, and sourcing lifecycle
• Strong exposure to global component markets and distributor ecosystems
• Ability to evaluate PCBA fabrication vendors for quality, cost, and compliance
• Working knowledge of Incoterms, customs documentation, vendor onboarding
• Effective communicator with cross-functional and external stakeholders
• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong negotiation skills

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electronics or related field with 5 to 7 years of sourcing or NPD experience
• OR
• Diploma in Electronics Engineering with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience working with EMS/ODM and understanding of PCBA fabrication is a