Engineer III, Component Management

Landis+Gyr; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO: three weeks

Eleven paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Optional pet insurance

Supplemental medical coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Landis+Gyr is seeking a Component Management Engineer in Alpharetta, GA to gather information and process requests for component qualifications and changes, including shortages, EOLs, MCRs, and PCNs on production PCBAs and radio boards. You’ll support both sustaining and new product development and drive cost-out opportunities when applicable.

The role involves collaborating with R&D, GCM, and Component Manager to source components, evaluate suppliers, and ensure compliance with FCC, UL, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials, or related field.
• 4-7 years of experience in selecting, sourcing, and evaluating electrical and electromechanical components.
• Experience with PLM systems and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to source and evaluate components for BOMs.
• Support sustaining and new product development activities.
• Identify and vet new component suppliers to diversify the vendor base.
• Assist in evaluating PCN, MCR, and EOL notices and cost-down opportunities.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

Component sourcing experience

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLM systems

CAD tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Landis+Gyr, we're helping shape the future of energy—making it more intelligent, resilient, and sustainable.

As a global energy technology leader, we're accelerating the energy evolution through purposeful innovation and trusted partnerships. Trusted by more than 2,000 utilities worldwide, our intelligent solutions connect devices, data, and decisions across the grid, helping customers modernize infrastructure, optimize operations, and deliver energy that is more reliable, resilient, accessible, safe, and sustainable.

Behind every solution is a team of approximately 3,300 employees across more than 40 countries who are passionate about solving complex challenges, driving innovation, and making a meaningful impact for our utility customers and the communities they serve.

Join Team Green and help shape the future of intelligent energy.

Job Summary

The Component Management Engineer is responsible for gathering information and processing requests for component qualifications and component changes, including shortages, EOLs, Material Change Requests (MCRs), and Product Change Notices (PCNs) on production PCBAs, including radio boards, network equipment, metrology, and battery-powered endpoints (gas/water modules). The LCM is also responsible for component-level deliverables in NPI projects, including Component Risk Mitigation Report (CRMR), second sourcing components, and component risk mitigation in preproduction release. The Component Management Engineer will actively participate in searching for product cost-out opportunities and potentially drive some of these activities if no PCBA changes are needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with the Component Manager, GCM, and R&D teams to select, source, and evaluate electrical and electromechanical components for inclusion in BOMs using established procedures and guidelines.
• Responsible for supporting both sustaining and new product development activities.
• Identify and vet new component suppliers to diversify and strengthen the vendor base, reducing single-source risk
• Complete P-gate project milestone deliverables supporting new development.
• Provide component technical direction to technicians and other engineers.
• Contribute to new product design reviews.
• Facilitate the introduction of components into high-volume production operations.
• Assist in evaluating PCN, MCR, and EOL notices.
• Assist in component cost-down activities.
• PDM/PLM interface (part creation, component attributes, approval).
• Work on development teams, collaborating with multiple cross-discipline teams to develop hardware products as part of L+G Smart Grid solutions.
• Participate in recruitment, development, and mentoring of junior engineers and interns.
• Proficient in area-specific continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (FCC, UL, ANSI, IEC, JEDEC, RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, Prop65, TSCA).

Company Values

• Supports and adheres to Company’s core values.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required.
• Supports and adheres to Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.
• Represents Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficient knowledge of engineering concepts, phased product development process, electronic hardware, schematics, component datasheets, material science.
• Experience with electrical and electromechanical component sourcing
• Experience in manufacturing processes is highly desirable
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiar with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems, and CAD tools
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand data effectively to solve problems and support ideas.

Accountabilities

• Decision-making ability that affects group/team only
• Expected Travel: Up to 10%
• Ability to communicate effectively across audiences and through multiple mediums.
• Ability to work with others of diverse backgrounds.

  Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials, or related field.
  • 4- 7 years of experience.
  • Experience with selecting, sourcing, and evaluating electrical and electromechanical components

  As a part of the Landis+Gyr family, employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive.

  • three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as eleven (11) paid holidays
  • tuition reimbursement program
  • optional pet insurance
  • supplemental medical coverage
  • a host of other perks to ensure the health, wellness, and enrichment of our team members

  Pay is in the range of $92,000- $116,300 per year. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, and certifications or other professional licenses held. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

  We're committed to shaping a better future for everyone. Join Team Green and be part of what's next in energy.

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