Hardware Engineer

Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB is seeking an Electronic Component Engineer to support embedded electronics development and component lifecycle management in Sweden. You will assist with component selection, evaluation, qualification and database maintenance, ensuring reliability and availability across the product lifecycle.

You will coordinate with global teams in Germany and China, lead second-source investigations, and drive continuous improvements in component management processes

Qualifications

• Experience with electronics component selection, evaluation and qualification.
• Knowledge of PLM systems, component libraries and databases.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and EMS partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the approved electronic component database and libraries.
• Support electronics designers with component selection, evaluation and qualification.
• Lead second-source investigations and coordinate component verification activities.
• Address lifecycle challenges including obsolescence and Last Time Buy (LTB).
• Plan and follow up on verification activities performed by electronics engineers.
• Collaborate with EMS partners on component-related matters.
• Ensure component information is accurate and up to date throughout the product lifecycle.
• Work with local and international teams across Germany and China.
• Identify component risks and propose suitable alternatives and mitigations.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in component management and engineering processes.

Skills

Electronics engineering

Component management

PLM systems

Second-source investigations

Supplier coordination

Lifecycle management

Verification & validation

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Doctoral studies in electronics/related field

Tools

PDM/PLM

Job description

We’re Hiring: Electronic Component Engineer - Embedded Electronics & Component Lifecycle Management

Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB is looking for a skilled Electronic Component Engineer for a specialised consulting assignment with a leading client in the industrial technology sector in Sweden.

Do you have a strong understanding of electronic components and experience supporting embedded electronics development? This is an opportunity to contribute to the development and lifecycle management of embedded control and I/O systems, ensuring component quality, availability, and long-term product reliability.

About the Role

As an Electronic Component Engineer, you will be a key technical resource for component-related activities throughout the product lifecycle. You will support electronics designers with component selection, evaluation, qualification, and the introduction of new components while maintaining an accurate and reliable approved component database.

You will also coordinate second-source investigations, manage obsolescence-related challenges, and collaborate with suppliers, EMS partners, and international engineering teams to ensure robust and sustainable component solutions.

• Manage and maintain the approved electronic component database and associated component libraries.
• Support electronics designers with component selection, evaluation, and qualification.
• Lead second-source investigations and coordinate component verification activities.
• Address component lifecycle challenges, including Last Time Buy (LTB), obsolescence, availability, and sourcing.
• Plan, coordinate, and follow up on verification activities performed by electronics engineers.
• Collaborate closely with Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partners on component-related matters.
• Ensure component information is accurate, complete, and up to date throughout the product lifecycle.
• Work with local engineering teams and international colleagues in Germany and China.
• Identify component risks and proactively recommend suitable alternatives and mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in component management and engineering processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• Solid technical background in electronics and electronic component engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components and their applications in embedded electronics systems.
• Experience with component selection, evaluation, and qualification.
• Knowledge of electronic component database management, PLM systems, or component libraries.
• Experience with second-source investigations and supplier coordination.
• Understanding of component lifecycle management, including obsolescence and Last Time Buy processes.
• Familiarity with verification and validation activities for electronic components.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate activities across multiple teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A proactive, constructive, and solution-oriented approach to technical challenges.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a structured and technically minded electronics professional who combines sound engineering judgement with a proactive approach to component management. You enjoy helping design teams solve component-related challenges and can coordinate effectively with suppliers and international stakeholders to secure reliable, long-term solutions.

Role: Electronic Component Engineer / Hardware Engineer

Utbildning

Krav

• Forskarutbildning

Kompetenser

• PDM/PLM