Product Data Engineer Technician III

Mouser; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mouser Electronics in Mansfield, Texas is seeking a data-focused professional to perform technical data research, assessment, and acquisition across supplier sources and internal databases. The role involves normalizing data, managing classifications in the PIM system, and collaborating with teams to improve product data quality and relevance for global sourcing.

Candidates should have a technical background in electrical engineering or a related field and be able to work independently as well

Qualifications

• Capability to research and normalize large data sets from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical data research, assessment and acquisition using the Internet, supplier websites, search engines, spreadsheets, and internal databases.

Skills

Data research

Cross-functional work

Organization

Independent working

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

5+ years relevant work experience in EE or technical field (alt)

Tools

Excel

PIM system

Job description

• Sponsorship Available No Sponsorship Available for this Opening

Job Description

ACCOUNTABILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs technical data research, assessment and acquisition using the Internet, Supplier websites, search engines, spreadsheets, and internal databases
• Normalizes all collected data into a consistent format that is governed by Tech Data established procedures
• Collaborates, coordinates, and manages the classification, collection, implementation, and maintenance of the product technical data using Product Information Management (PIM) system and Data Quality Analyst tools
• Plans, develops, and manages the hierarchies for assigned product categories based on product type and/or technology through technical processes
• Ensures that collected data is relevant for uses that are sourcing products, in all regions worldwide
• Develop a basic Mouser Product Data acumen and use it with each classification and attribution task assigned
• Develops an understanding of the classification Hierarchy to the extent that misclassified products can be readily identified and reclassified into the correct template
• Evaluate template attributes for relevance with the template Taxonomy and make recommendations for changes that would benefit customers
• Evaluate the data as presented on Mouser.com and make recommendations regarding normalization, sorting, and order of parametric attributes to enhance the overall product sourcing for customers
• Establish open and timely communications with interested parties, stakeholders, and teams
• Expected to utilize organizational skills to document, categorize, prioritize, provide easy access to information, ask questions, follow up and maintain communications
• Represents the company in a professional manner with internal and external customers
  

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Familiarity in working in and with cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong ability to work independently or in teams with a collaborative interpersonal style
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward self and others
• Ability to set and track goals
• Uses sound judgement to identify issues and escalates when appropriate
• Able to research data for long periods of time
• Able to quickly learn new software applications and adapt to project related process changes
• Detailed and thorough in work habits with multi-tasking ability
• Demonstrated ability in reading, analyzing, and interpreting Technical Data Sheets, Product Guides, Scientific and Technical Journals and other related engineering documents
• Professional with the ability to interface directly with internal business contacts and represent the business unit
• PC experience in Microsoft Windows environment, proficient with internet email, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and related platforms
• Electronic Design, Systems Design, Test Engineering or Electronic Component experience required
• Exhibits strong analytical, technical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Able to work with minimum supervision and independent judgements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline. In lieu of a degree 4 years of relevant work experience is desired; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Maintain and continuously build on an established strong Mouser Product Data classification and attribution assignments
• Contribute to functional design of process solutions
• Proficient to quickly learn and adapt to project related process changes
• Proficient in work habits with multi-tasking ability
• Proficient in classifying and attributing products using the Product Information Management (PIM) system and related tools
• Proficient in in using Excel
• Knowledge and understanding of Mouser Taxonomy and hierarchies
• Proficient in reading and using Technical Data Sheets and related scientific document

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline. In lieu of a degree 5+ years of relevant work experience in Electrical Engineering or technical field is acceptable
• 2+ years Electronic Component experience required. For internal candidates, experience can be a combination of internal and external experience.
• The passion to improve processes, initiate change and embrace new technologies
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) within established product areas
• Strong functional design contributor of process solutions
• Proficient to quickly learn new software applications and adapt to project related process changes, communicating the benefits and results to others
• Professional with the ability to interface directly with business contact and represent Mouser
• Aware and interested in emerging technologies in the Electronic Component field
• Proficient in identifying Business Terms and Parametric definitions, values for a wide range of Electronic Components
• Solid knowledge and understanding of the PCN and Life Cycle of components

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline. In lieu of a degree 6 years of relevant work experience is desired; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• 4+ years Electronic Component experience required. For internal candidates, experience can be a combination of internal and external experience.

About Us

Mouser Electronics is an award-winning, global distributor of semiconductors and electronic components that ships to over 650,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its one million sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in Mansfield, Texas. Mouser.com is an award-winning website that features more than 6.8 million products online from more than 1,200 leading manufacturers.

Mouser employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, a business casual dress environment, a state-of-the-art facility in which to work, and an experienced management team with vision and a passion for growth. Mouser has built upon 60 years of growth and success in the electronic components distribution industry and is a TTI, Inc./Berkshire Hathaway Company.

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