Specialist - Component Engineer

Hubbell; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Specialist Component Engineer in Chennai with 7–10 years of experience in electronic component engineering, lifecycle management, and supply chain risk mitigation. You will drive component selection, obsolescence management, alternate part qualification, and compliance across Hubbell Business Units to ensure product sustainability and cost optimization.

The role requires collaboration with global Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, and Manufacturing teams, managing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or equivalent.
• 7–10 years in component engineering or electronics hardware design.
• Experience with global product support across multiple units and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead component selection, qualification, and approval for NPD and sustaining projects.
• Monitor lifecycles, PCNs, EOLs, and technology roadmaps.
• Identify and qualify alternate/second-source components to mitigate supplier risk.
• Collaborate with global teams to resolve component-related challenges.
• Perform BOM analyses, cost optimization, and component standardization.
• Drive obsolescence mitigation strategies and support legacy redesigns.
• Maintain AVL, databases, and engineering libraries; ensure RoHS/REACH compliance.

Skills

Semiconductors

Obsolescence management

Lifecycle management

Regulatory compliance

ECAD tools

AVL management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Electrical & Electronics Engineering degree

M.E./M.Tech in related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

OrCAD

Mentor PADS

Windchill/SAP/PLM

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Specialist Component Engineer with 7-10 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

A Day In The Life

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

What will help you thrive in this role

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

Experience 7-10 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.

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. 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.

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.
Experience leading component engineering initiatives across multiple product lines or business units.
Knowledge of Design-to-Value (DtV), Value Engineering, and cost optimization methodologies.
Experience developing component engineering processes, best practices, and governance frameworks.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.