Pricing Specialist

Arrow Electronics; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 87,900 - 90,310; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Matching Contributions

Disability Insurance

HSA/HRA Options

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Arrow Electronics is seeking a PCBA Pricing Specialist to prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for PCB assemblies, balancing cost accuracy with margin targets.

You will read BOMs, Gerber files, and drawings, analyze costs, source components, and collaborate with procurement and engineering to validate pricing. Hybrid work arrangement is available in the Denver area.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in EMS, electronics manufacturing, or PCBA quoting.
• Knowledge of PCB assembly (SMT, THT) and electronic components.
• Ability to read BOMs, Gerber files, and engineering drawings.
• Strong Excel skills for costing and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Export license eligibility or US Person status as required by ITAR constraints.

Responsibilities

• Prepare PCBA cost estimates for RFQs (BOM, Gerber, drawings).
• Calculate material, assembly, and test costs for PCB assemblies.
• Analyze BOMs for pricing, alternates, and lifecycle status.
• Source electronic components from distributors and suppliers.
• Work with procurement and engineering teams for cost validation.
• Support pricing strategy for customer quotes and bids.
• Maintain RFQ tracking and pricing records in Excel/ERP systems.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and alternate sourcing options.

Skills

EMS/PCBA quoting

PCB assembly knowledge

BOM reading

Excel data analysis

ERP systems experience

Export license eligibility

Education

4-year degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

The Arrow Electronics PCBA Pricing Specialist is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). This role plays a critical function in winning new business by balancing cost accuracy, supply chain risk, and margin targets.

Position

Pricing Specialist

Job Description

The Arrow Electronics PCBA Pricing Specialist is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). This role plays a critical function in winning new business by balancing cost accuracy, supply chain risk, and margin targets.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience in EMS environments, understands high‑mix/low‑volume quoting dynamics, and can independently manage RFQs from receipt through final submission.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare PCBA cost estimates for RFQs (BOM, Gerber, drawings)
• Calculate material, assembly, and test costs for PCB assemblies
• Analyze BOMs for pricing, alternates, and lifecycle status
• Source electronic components from distributors and suppliers
• Work with procurement and engineering teams for cost validation
• Support pricing strategy for customer quotes and bids
• Maintain RFQ tracking and pricing records in Excel/ERP systems
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and alternate sourcing options

Required Skills

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years experience in EMS, electronics manufacturing, or PCBA quoting
• Knowledge of PCB assembly (SMT, THT) and electronic components
• Ability to read BOMs, Gerber files, and engineering drawings
• Strong Excel skills for costing and data analysis
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus
• This role will perform work covered by International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Viable candidates for this position must be eligible for an export license or be a U.S. Person (which includes but is not limited to U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees).

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Tier 2 or Tier 3 EMS companies
• Knowledge of supply chain and component sourcing
• Understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid: 3 days in office/2 days work from home

Education/Experience

• Typically requires 5–7 years of related experience with a 4 year degree; or 3 years and an advanced degree; or equivalent work experience.

What's In It For You

At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That's why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans and a solid benefits package.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
• Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth Opportunities
• And more!

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate

$87,900.00 - $90,310.00

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.

Location

US-CO-Denver, Colorado (Panorama Arrow Building)

Time Type

Full time

Job Category

Product & Supplier Management

EEO Statement

Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy)

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