Electrical Component Engineer II

BD; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Irvine, CA is hiring for a position focused on BOM health management and component lifecycle, including obsolescence tracking, PCN impact assessment, and supplier collaboration. You will evaluate components to meet design specs, support ECOs, and assist sustaining R&D with qualification efforts.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years’ experience, plus strong skills in ECAD, PLM systems, and data analysis tools like Power BI and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of experience.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical datasheets.
• Familiarity with BOMs, ECAD (Altium), CAD Viewer (Solidworks, Viewer), PLM systems (Windchill, Teamcenter, Agile), ERP (JDE, SAP) and Requirements Management Systems (PTC Integrity, Polarion).
• Knowledge of obsolescence management tools (e.g. Silicon Expert, IHS Markit, Octopart)
• Proficient in data analysis tools such as Power BI or Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) to support component lifecycle and sourcing decisions.
• Strong foundation in circuit analysis in various electronics circuitry such as power, analog, and digital.
• Experience with fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) for component lifecycle status including obsolescence and EOL parts.
• Interface with internal teams, contract manufacturers, component databases and distributors for obsolescence data.
• Drive awareness through collaboration and meetings on BOM health of electronics portfolio.
• Assess PCN impact and drive actions to stakeholders.
• Perform technical component evaluation and qualification strategy to meet design requirements.
• Support sustaining R&D engineers with qualification efforts and documentation.
• Explore component cost-down opportunities with category managers.
• Support ECOs and related documentation releases to contract manufacturers.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

Circuit analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

CAD Viewer

SolidWorks

Windchill

Teamcenter

Agile

JDE

SAP

Polarion

Job description

We Are The People Who Give Possibilities Purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) for component lifecycle status including identification and tracking of obsolescence, at risk, or end-of-life (EOL) parts, part change notification (PCN) and compliance (RoHS, REACH, POP, Prop 65, CE, UL, etc...)
• Interface with internal teams, contract manufacturers, component databases, component manufacturers, and distributors for obsolescence data to support BOM Health Analysis.
• Drive awareness through collaboration, communication, and hosting periodic meetings with sustaining and NPD teams on BOM health of BD APM's electronics product portfolio.
• Assess initial intake of part change notification (PCN) for impact assessment and drive appropriate actions to stakeholders.
• Perform technical component evaluation, propose alternate component selection and qualification strategy to make sure that they meet design requirements/specifications and support manufacturing.
• Support sustaining R&D engineers with qualification efforts (benchtop testing, EMC chamber, etc...) and documentation reports.
• Explore component cost down opportunities working with category managers and sustaining R&D.
• Support engineering change orders (ECOs) and related documentation releases to contract manufacturers.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of experience.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical datasheets.
• Familiarity with navigating BOMs, ECAD (Altium), CAD Viewer (Solidworks, Viewer), PLM systems (Windchill, Teamcenter, Agile), ERP (JDE, SAP) and Requirements Management Systems (PTC Integrity, Polarion).
• Knowledge of obsolescence management tools (e.g. Silicon Expert, IHS Markit, Octopart)
• Proficient in data analysis tools such as Power BI or Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) to support component lifecycle and sourcing decisions.
• Strong foundation in circuit analysis in various electronics circuitry such as power, analog, and digital.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines.
• Demonstrated strong creative thinking and problem-solving toolbox.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Basic Understanding of Manufacturing Processes.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to complete tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Great collaborative and interpersonal relationship skills across multiple job levels
• Curious, proactive and strict attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of IEC60601 and ISO13485
• Ability to use electronics lab equipment (DMM, Oscilloscope, etc...)
• Create and route ECOs/CR/CN; change control process
• Experience with SPICE simulation
• Knowledgeable with Counterfeit Parts and Materials Control as well as Prohibited Materials Control
• Able to read and interpret mechanical and top level assembly drawings.
• Knowledge of CAD tools (CREO, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Altium) a plus

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

USA CA - Irvine Laguna Canyon

Work Shift

NA (United States of America)

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Salary Range Information

$83,500.00 - $133,500.00 USD Annual