Component Engineer

Responsibilities

Are you ready to shape a brighter future? At Parker, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are involved in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, including in the clean tech space, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges. We believe that the future belongs to those with vision. That’s why we’re seeking team players who share our purpose of enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Working at Parker means belonging to a passionate, dynamic, and innovative team, empowered to make a difference.

Your responsibilities

As “Component Engineer”, you manage component lifecycle (new component introduction, component change, and obsolescence) for all mechanical and electromechanical (M/EM) components pertaining to the Bill of Materials (BOM) of active products and components database. This includes new part approval, obsolescence, and change management. You ensure correct classification of mechanical components and materials for quick assessment regarding different directives and regulations, supporting our supply chain, quality, and design teams with a state-of-the-art approach to component lifecycle. The main responsibilities are:

Obsolescence management (mechanical and electromechanical components):

• Review BOM checks, ensuring that E/EM listed components can be sourced, are compliant with regulations, and properly classified in our database.
• Provide obsolescence report status to customers, project managers, sales, and program management.
• Conduct Form/Fit/Function analysis and search for alternatives for obsolete components.
• Manage and coordinate obsolescence issues until resolution, launching and leading projects if needed, and proactively issuing preventive actions.
• Analyze the impact of Product Change Notifications (PCN), Product Discontinuation Notifications (PDN), and errata contents with support from Design Engineers.

New component introduction and component change:

• Maintain and enforce a minimized standard component list.
• Maintain and enforce a part approval process considering environmental conditions, market availability, lifecycle data, reliability, failure data, cost reduction, and compliance classification.
• Identify components with limits or restrictions for correct use by engineering or production.
• Monitor technological developments and recommend new technologies.
• Support manufacturer approvals and participate in technical proposals and cost estimates.
• Ensure components align with product lifecycle requirements and configuration management within SAP.
• Gather KPIs for component lifecycle management.

Who we are looking for

• Degree in Electronics, Materials, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in mechanical design, materials, industrial engineering, or connectivity engineering.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or equivalent 3D tools.
• Knowledge of connectivity norms, materials, and mechanical finishings.
• Autonomous, proactive, and open attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle large data volumes.
• Strong team player, capable of working independently.
• Fluent in English and French; German is a plus.

Ideally, you will also have

• Knowledge of aerospace norms.
• Knowledge of sensing materials, particularly piezoelectric materials.

What we offer

• Long-standing presence in the market for over 100 years.
• Opportunities for career growth and internal hiring.
• Collaborative, empowered work environment emphasizing team spirit.
• Values of trust, respect, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Open environment encouraging ideas.
• Attractive compensation packages to attract and retain top talents.

If you don’t meet all points, apply anyway — because nobody is perfect and you can learn with us!

Interested?

Take charge of your future now — we look forward to your application with complete documents online.

EMEA Business Description

Parker Hannifin EMEA Sàrl (“PHEMEA”), based in Etoy, Switzerland, is the principal operating company for Parker in the EMEA region, supported by a network of manufacturing divisions and sales entities. The Aerospace Group within PHEMEA is strategic.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination based on age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in recruitment and employment.