Component Obsolescence Engineer

Advatech Pacific; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advatech Pacific is actively seeking an Electrical Engineer to manage component obsolescence. Responsibilities include qualifying alternate parts and analyzing designs to ensure reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in electrical engineering and possess strong communication skills. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is required, along with proficiency in tools like Altium. This position is open to U.S. Citizens due to export control requirements.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Electrical Engineering experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed.
• Ability to write clear test reports and FRACAS entries is important.

Responsibilities

• Qualify alternate parts for component obsolescence management.
• Analyze designs and perform testing and failure analysis.
• Formulate solutions for component issues and assembly problems.

Skills

General motor controller and temperature controller understanding

High-reliability electronics design awareness

Aerospace environmental/safety considerations

Power quality & protection knowledge

EMI/EMC discipline knowledge

Altium proficiency for schematic/PCB

Supplier/PCBA process knowledge

Failure analysis and reliability skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EE related software

Job description

Advatech Pacific is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer for Component Obsolescence Management. The primary focus will be on qualifying alternate parts, Design, Testing and Failure Analysis. This position may work independently to formulate potential solutions to given component issues, assembly problems or changes to facilitate manufacturing.

Primary Responsibilities/Skills Include

• General motor controller and temperature controller understanding.
• High-reliability electronics design/analysis awareness: derating, thermal margins, worst-case analysis, tolerance stack-ups, datasheet comparisons.
• Aerospace environmental / safety conscience: DO-160, AC.25-981C, vibration/shock, altitude, humidity, salt fog (as applicable), temperature and thermal analysis, understanding of connector/cabling/hardware considerations, system safety, explosion proof design, intrinsic safety.
• Power quality & protection: surge/transient handling, inrush limiting, circuit lightning protection.
• EMI/EMC discipline: grounding/bonding concepts, cable shielding terminations, filtering for radiated and conducted emissions, common and differential mode filters.
• Schematic / PCB: Altium proficient, read / edit schematics and PCB.
• Printed Circuit Board: Supplier/PCBA process knowledge (conformal coat, staking, bonding, potting, cleanliness).
• Qualification/verification mindset: test plans, requirements traceability, evidence packages to verify and validate selections as needed.
• Failure analysis & reliability: FRACAS, root cause + corrective action effectiveness, counterfeit parts awareness, problem solving.

Primary Qualifications Include

• A minimum of 3-5 years Electrical Engineering Experience.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Writing clear test reports, FRACAS entries, and deviation/waiver justifications.
• Must be a self-starter and understand the need for accuracy, timeliness and quality in assigned work tasks.
• Working knowledge of EE related software, Hardware and Testing tools.

Education

Requires a Bachelor’s of Science or Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field.

Due to the responsibilities of these positions, customer requirements, and Export Control Information (ECI), all qualified applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

Advatech Pacific is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of applicants and employees is based on bona fide occupational requirements and is done without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or veteran status.