Component Engineer

Exciting Opportunity: Component Engineer

Location: Sussex, UK

About The Company: Our client is a leading company dedicated to innovation in electronic design, shaping the future of technology. Join their dynamic team and play a pivotal role in managing electronic components to drive excellence in our designs.

Main Objectives: Managing the electronic components in use and those under consideration for introduction in new designs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Streamlining the usage of current components to minimise redundancy.
• Harmonising component part numbering systems for efficiency.
• Collaborating with Purchasing to resolve component sourcing challenges.
• Ensuring the quality and reliability of electronic components, while managing and minimising component obsolescence.
• Identifying alternative component sources and conducting testing and evaluation for new and existing designs.
• Maintaining comprehensive technical documentation for all components to facilitate procurement.
• Partnering with design teams to select cost-effective components that meet regulatory standards.
• Investigating component failures in collaboration with Quality and suppliers, implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Background in electronic design with some exposure to purchasing.
• Professional or academic qualification in electronic engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in component engineering.
• Technical proficiency in component engineering principles.
• Familiarity with electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical components.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Confident, motivated, and well-organised with meticulous attention to detail.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus eight public holidays.
• Eligibility for Profit Share Scheme.
• Life Assurance covering three times salary.
• Long service awards and festive season bonus.
• Flexible working options and early finish every Friday.
• On-site free unlimited hot drinks.

Health and Well-being:

• Cash Plan for everyday healthcare costs.
• Well-being Support App (MProve Yourself).
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Cost Saving and Discount Schemes:

• Savings and discounts on Microsoft Office products.

Solutions for the Future:

• 3% Pension Salary Sacrifice Contribution.
• Option to opt into a financial advice service.

Join The Team: If you're passionate about electronic design and component engineering and seek a supportive environment to thrive in, we invite you to apply and become part of our clients innovative journey. Grow your career and contribute to shaping the future of technology!