Component Engineer

Sypris Electronics LLC; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sypris Electronics LLC in Tampa, FL seeks a Component Engineer to lead component specification, selection and documentation, coordinating with Engineering, Supply Chain and Program Management to support production.

Identify alternate parts, assess End of Life risks, and communicate plans to prevent disruptions. Requires strong knowledge of electrical parts, IPC standards and counterfeit mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years 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
• Ability to obtain a Government granted security clearance, if necessary

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 by monitoring parts availability and communicating concerns and proposed solutions to allow for appropriate planning

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Ability to obtain security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

IPC-A-610

J-STD-001

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.

Sypris Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Sypris Electronics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package upon date of hire including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) with company matching. We also offer a 9/80 work schedule.