Electrical Component Engineer (Onsite)

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Snacks in offices

Job summary

Axon in Scottsdale, Arizona is hiring a Component Engineer to lead component strategy and manage supplier relationships across product lifecycles. This role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in component engineering or NPI sourcing. The Component Engineer will influence product cost and resilience, driving strategies for new product introductions while ensuring timely component availability. Benefits include competitive salary, 401k match, and paid parental leave, among others.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in component engineering or related roles.
• Work experience in NPI sourcing preferred.
• Ability to manage rapid changes typical during the NPI development process.

Responsibilities

• Drive component selection and supplier strategy.
• Establish relationships with manufacturers in electronics.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities on current and future products.

Skills

Component engineering

Cross-functional coordination

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Electronics knowledge

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Arena Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Cadence/Altium/Siemens

MS Dynamics 365 ERP

Jira

Job description

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast‑paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

This role sits at the intersection of engineering and supply chain, owning component strategy from design through full product lifecycle. You will directly influence product cost, supply resilience, and scalability by driving component selection, supplier strategy, and lifecycle risk management across Axon’s product portfolio.

What You’ll Do

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona (HQ) Reports to: Director of Category Management Direct Reports: none

• Partnerwith design engineering teamsearly in theNPI development process to influencecomponentselectionbyleveragingyour industry experience.
• Establish strong relationships with manufacturers and their associated representatives in the electronics industry to understand product roadmaps and availability to support current and future product development.
• Work with the sourcing team to develop and rampcomponentsources for new products and support the NPI team’s efforts to ensure components arepurchasedin a timely mannerfor engineering development builds.
• Leverage your technicalexpertiseand industry knowledge to select key strategic components to support product scalability for 5+ year lifecycles.
• Assistthe respective Category Managers and cross-functional category teams in developing and executing multidimensional commodity strategies that support the NPI work stream with an emphasis on cost optimization, time to market, technology, quality, supply continuity, supply chain consolidation,serviceand risk mitigation.
• Identifyand manage the implementation of cost reduction opportunities on new and existing products in collaboration with the category management and continuous engineering teams.
• Identifyrisks in our current supply chain and work together with the Category Managers and Continuous Engineering team to qualifyadditionalsources of supply for critical components on our BOM’s.
• Manage all active BOMs in the electroniccomponentdatabase tool.
• Own the development and maintenance of the EOL Maintenance Process based on incoming manufacturer Product Change Notices (PCN's).
• Provide formal reports on obsolescence and environmental solutions for electronic components including DMSMS (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages) Management, PCN’s, and EOL’s.
• Provide input tonew designsto improve product reliability and longevity.
• Provide support to the teamregardingcost, availability, and technical advantages of variouscomponentchoices and manufacturer choices.
• Ensure all existing and new internal part numbers, datasheets and descriptions are correct in our databases.
• Generate internal standards relating tocomponentselection.
• Liaise with external agenciesregardingreliability andcomponentissues.

What You Bring

• BS in Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience incomponentengineeringor relatedroles.
• Work experience in a new product introduction (NPI) sourcing environment is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate cross functionally with groups such asEngineering, Quality, Global Supply Chain, Operations and Contract Manufacturers to resolve issuespertainingtocomponentselectionand use.
• Complete understanding/working knowledge of engineering documentation (i.e., schematics,componentdata sheets, Gerber files, etc.) and standard document control practices (ECRs, ECOs, deviations, etc.)
• Ability to work on multiple cross functional projects simultaneously.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive proper rigor inthesupplier selection process.
• Self-motivated,resourceful,and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage rapid changes typical during the NPI development process.
• Experience with Arena ProductLifecycle Management (PLM) or equivalent and quality management system (QMS) required.
• Experience with schematic tools like Cadence\Altium\Siemensis a plus.
• Experience with electronic database management tools like Silicon Expert, Z2Data, or IHS Markitpreferred.
• Experience with MS Dynamics 365 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systempreferred.
• Experience with Jira project and issue trackingpreferred.
• Experience with Quip,SharePointand other collaboration toolspreferred.
• Excellent communicator, ability to lead and influence change in the face of complexity and ambiguity.
• Analytical, fact based with keen attention to detail.
• Proficientinmanaging and understanding cross-cultural business practices.
• Experience in electronic and mechanicalcomponentanalysis and selection.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and design environments.
• Excellent oral and writtencommunicationsskills.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Willingness to learn new skills and stay up to date on the latest technologies.
• Familiarity with conflict mineral reporting and other compliance/EHS related tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Very organizedandhighattention to detail.
• Able to work under high pressure and deliver results.
• Located or willing torelocateto Scottsdale, AZ.
• Ability to influence, create win/win situations, and produce results.
• Previousdesign experience, schematiccaptureand layout.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [e-mail]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.