Remote Component Engineer III – Sustaining

Talanto; United States; Remote; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 is seeking a Component Engineer III to play a key role in sustaining engineering for our hardware platforms supporting application delivery, security, and networking solutions. You will take ownership of component lifecycle management, drive obsolescence mitigation strategies, and ensure long-term product continuity across a global supply chain.

As a mid-level engineer, you will operate with increasing independence, influence cross-functional decisions, and contribute to strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 4–7+ years of experience in component engineering, sustaining engineering, or hardware development.
• Strong understanding of electronic components (semiconductors, passives, connectors, power devices).
• Proven experience managing component lifecycle risks and executing mitigation strategies.
• Ability to independently evaluate component equivalency and drive technical decisions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience in networking, telecom, server, or high-reliability hardware systems.
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Agile, Windchill) and lifecycle tools (SiliconExpert, Z2Data, IHS).
• Experience with ServiceNow ticketing system to track Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Engineering support efforts.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and global suppliers.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering and failure analysis methodologies.
• Exposure to high-mix, long-lifecycle products.
• Independent problem-solving with a structured, data-driven approach.
• Ability to balance technical, supply chain, and business considerations.
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability for deliverables.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Attention to detail in documentation, compliance, and execution.
• Owns lifecycle and sourcing strategy for key components or subsystems.
• Leads medium-complexity efforts with minimal supervision.
• Influences design and sourcing decisions that impact cost, risk, and product continuity.
• Serves as a go-to resource for component-related issues within sustaining engineering.

Responsibilities

• Own lifecycle health for assigned commodities or platforms; provide regular risk reporting and recommendations.
• Lead resolution of component-related production and field issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with Quality, Design, and Manufacturing teams to address reliability concerns and drive closure.
• Provide component engineering guidance for ECOs, sustaining design updates, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Identify and qualify alternate components with minimal supervision.
• Perform detailed form/fit/function analysis, including electrical and reliability considerations.
• Coordinate and support validation and qualification activities, ensuring compliance with F5 standards.
• Collaborate closely with Global Supply Chain and sourcing teams to mitigate shortages, allocation risks, and long lead times.
• Engage directly with suppliers to resolve technical issues, evaluate risk, and support qualification of new sources.
• Contribute to cost optimization through part standardization, supplier selection, and design influence.
• Ensure component compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements (RoHS, REACH, WEEE, conflict minerals).
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation for qualification, traceability, and lifecycle status.
• Improve data quality and processes within component and lifecycle management systems.
• Act as a key technical resource to hardware design, system engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Participate in design and sustainment reviews, influencing component selection and lifecycle strategy.
• Help define and improve best practices, standards, and workflows for component engineering at F5.
• Owns lifecycle and sourcing strategy for key components or subsystems.
• Leads medium-complexity efforts with minimal supervision.
• Influences design and sourcing decisions that impact cost, risk, and product continuity.
• Serves as a go-to resource for component-related issues within sustaining engineering.

Skills

Independent problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Ownership mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Agile PLM

Windchill

SiliconExpert

Z2Data

IHS

ServiceNow

Job description

F5 is seeking a Component Engineer III to play a key role in sustaining engineering for our hardware platforms supporting application delivery, security, and networking solutions. You will take ownership of component lifecycle management, drive obsolescence mitigation strategies, and ensure long-term product continuity across a global supply chain.

As a mid-level engineer, you will operate with increasing independence, influence cross-functional decisions, and contribute to strategic initiatives