Component Engineer

Sypris Electronics, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sypris Electronics, LLC is seeking a Component Engineer to drive component specification, selection and documentation for production teams in Tampa. This role collaborates with Engineering, Supply Chain and Program Management to ensure availability and compliance of parts across programs.

The ideal candidate will manage obsolescence, evaluate alternate parts, and support risk mitigation, while maintaining strong records and clear communications with vendors and internal customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum 3 years of electronics manufacturing experience with circuit card assemblies and box builds.
• Knowledge of electrical parts, semiconductors, and their processes.
• Ability to interpret customer drawings and applications.
• IPC-A-610 & J-STD-001 certification or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of counterfeit mitigation practices.
• Proactive problem solver with strong communication skills.
• Ability to obtain government security clearance if needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and select components per requirements; verify long lead delivery concerns and End of Life projections to support Production plans; coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain and Program Management.
• Identify available alternate parts and present information to customer for approval.
• Assist Production when parts arrive not as expected; determine if parts can be used or if a risk mitigation plan is necessary.
• Provide proactive obsolescence management by monitoring parts availability and communicating concerns and proposed solutions to enable proper planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

The Component Engineer is responsible for overall component specification, selection and documentation. Assists Supply Chain in identifying alternate parts. Also manages parts obsolescence for production thereby ensuring supply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and select components per requirements, verify long lead delivery concerns, and End of Life projections to support Production plans; requires close coordination with Engineering, Supply Chain and Program Management
• Identify available alternate parts and present the information to the customer for approval
• Assist Production when parts arrive not as expected; determine if parts can be used or if a risk mitigation plan is necessary
• Provide proactive obsolescence management (life cycle component management) by monitoring parts availability and communicating concerns and proposed solutions to allow for appropriate planning

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years of electronics manufacturing experience with circuit card assemblies and box builds
• Knowledge of electrical parts and semiconductors and their processes
• Ability to interpret customer drawings and applications
• Certified IPC-A-610 & J-STD-001 or ability to obtain certification
• Knowledge of counterfeit mitigation practices
• Ability to interact effectively with teammates and suppliers
• Proactive problem solver
• Strong computer, communication, and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to obtain a Government granted security clearance, if necessary

Sypris Electronics, LLC provides goods and services to the U.S. Government and other prime contractors and is obligated by its contracts with those entities, as well as by various federal laws and regulations regarding security and export control, to restrict access to certain goods, services, and/or any related information. Accordingly, Sypris Electronics has a policy of only hiring U.S. citizens. Upon employment all employees will have to provide evidence verifying U.S. citizenship.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.everify.gov.

Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check required.