Hardware Component Engineer

Philips; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 101,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

HSA

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Philips is seeking a Hardware Component Engineer in Plymouth, MN, to lead component lifecycle management and supply-continuity initiatives. You will own BOM health, monitor PCNs/EOL, and coordinate with suppliers to implement design changes and qualifications as needed.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, cross-functional collaboration with procurement and planning, and sustaining on-time delivery while managing obsolescence and supplier continuity risks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in Manufacturing/Operations environment or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own proactive lifecycle management of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components.
• Monitor BOM health, PCN/EOL, obsolescence risk, last-time-buy decisions, supplier continuity.
• Coordinate design changes and qualifications with suppliers as needed.
• Improve on-time delivery, material availability, and production capacity with cross-functional teams.
• Use data-driven methods to address supply-chain gaps and drive corrective actions.

Skills

2+ years experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Hardware Component Engineer# Careers## Hardware Component EngineerApply: Plymouth, Minnesota, United States: Full time: Posted Today: 591866### Job TitleHardware Component Engineer### Job Description**Your role:*** Addresses diverse complex product industrialization challenges such as component lifecycle management through innovative problem-solving, exercising sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques to devise effective solutions tailored to specific circumstances and requirements.* The role will blend technical engineering ownership with CM performance, supply continuity, and proactive component lifecycle risk management. Initiates design/process changes within at supplier sites, guided by PDLM-managed projects, ensuring seamless integration and adherence to standards and timelines throughout the process.* Partner with the CM, procurement, planning, and internal supply chain teams to improve on-time delivery (OTD/OTIF), material availability, lead times, inventory performance, and production capacity, proactively identifying and mitigating supply constraints.* Component Lifecycle & Obsolescence Management: Own proactive lifecycle management of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components, including BOM health, PCN/EOL monitoring, obsolescence risk, alternate component identification, last-time-buy decisions, and supplier continuity, coordinating design changes and qualifications where required* Use structured problem-solving and data-driven methods to address manufacturing and supply-chain performance gaps, including supplier issues, component shortages, yield/capacity constraints, cost opportunities, and recurring production problems. Drive corrective actions through the CM and internal cross-functional teams.**You're the right fit if:**You’ve acquired 2+ years of experience with Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Operations environment, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical EngineeringYou have a Bachelor's or Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Sciences, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.You have a Lean Six Sigma CertificationYou must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.**How we work together**We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.This is an Onsite role. **About Philips**We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others. * Learn more about our business.* Discover our rich and exciting history.* Learn more about our purpose.* Learn more about our culture.**Philips Transparency Details**The pay range for this position in MN is $101,000 to $160,000 Annually.The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here. At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. **Additional Information**US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.Company relocation benefits **will not** be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in **or** within commuting distance to MN.This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.*Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.*