Junior Component Engineer: Electronics Lifecycle & Sourcing

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Village of Chestnut Ridge (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Junior Component Engineer to support component selection, alternate sourcing, lifecycle management, and supply‑chain risk mitigation for new and existing products. You will work with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Quality to ensure component availability and production continuity.

Required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer or Manufacturing Engineering; understanding of semiconductor fundamentals; ability to read

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Understanding of semiconductor fundamentals (diodes, BJTs, FETs, IC operation basics).
• Ability to read schematics and interpret semiconductor datasheets.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills.
• 1-3 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, component engineering, sourcing, or quality.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and qualify alternate components to support product continuity and cost optimization.
• Assess datasheets, specifications, and form-fit-function compatibility.
• Monitor component lifecycle status, supply risks, PCNs, EOLs, and lead times.
• Support alternate sourcing, second-source qualification, and last-time-buy activities.
• Maintain component data, AML/AVL records, compliance documentation, and approved alternates within PLM/ERP systems.
• Generate lifecycle, obsolescence, and supply risk reports.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality to implement component changes and resolve issues.
• Support ECOs, document control, and compliance with applicable regulatory and customer requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional communication

Problem-solving

Documentation skills

Reading schematics

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

PLM/ERP systems

SiliconExpert

Octopart

Z2Data

IHS Markit

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Junior Component Engineer to support component selection, alternate sourcing, lifecycle management, and supply‑chain risk mitigation for new and existing products. You will work with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Quality to ensure component availability and production continuity.

Required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer or Manufacturing Engineering; understanding of semiconductor fundamentals; ability to read