Junior Engineer - Component Engineering

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Junior Engineer - Component Engineering located in Chennai

What a typical day looks like:

• Enter and maintain component data and manufacturer information & approved vendor lists in global component database.
• Create a component database for all the Electrical/Electronic & Indirect materials Quality review of the component parameter attributes from datasheets.
• Validate MPN and provide Alternates
• Monitor Component EOL and manage the component obsolescence Part of a cross-functional team in implementing product component changes within the Company
• Work closely with Engineering and materials teams to review product updates / modifications
• Respond to Business Partner (requestor) and customer on queries relating to Component specifications
• Ensure adherence to targets set for all Process Metrics
• Ensure timely generation and circulation of reports / dashboards.
• Train new and existing team members on an ongoing basis on relevant tools or topics.
• Perform root cause analysis to expedite the resolution of service issues.
• Identify, recommend, and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of procurement processes
• Prepare Customized reports for analyzing and incorporating improvements in processes.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• B.E(ECE/EEE/E&I) graduate with (0-2) years of experience as a Component Engineer in Manufacturing set up, preferably in EMS industry
• Flexible to work in night shifts.
• Hands on experience in the following domains
• NPI (New Product Introduction) BOM (Bill of Materials) Management
• Semiconductor sourcing/Analysis
• Working Knowledge of ERP, preferably BAAN
• Hands on Experience in any PLM software
• should have good Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Power Point & Word skills
• Command over oral and written skills in English
• Good analytical skills, logical thinking, Coaching & mentoring skills.
• Should be open for shift

Here are a few examples of what you will get for the great work you provide:

• Health Insurance
• PTO

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Job Category

Production Engineering

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Optional Skills:

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