Job Description:

Nextpower is looking for a Senior Component Engineer & Library Specialist to lead electrical component selection, approval, and library governance across our product lines. 

This role owns the electrical component approval lifecycle in ECAD and PLM, ensuring selected parts meet technical, reliability, certification, manufacturability, supply chain, lifecycle, and cost requirements. You will maintain a clean, standardized component library and work closely with engineering, PCB design, supply chain, NPI, data management, and external suppliers. 

Key Responsibilities 

Component Selection & Approval: 

Lead evaluation, selection, qualification, and approval of electrical and electronic components;

Act as the gatekeeper for new component introduction and approval in ECAD/PLM workflows;

Ensure selected parts meet design specifications, reliability expectations, safety and regulatory requirements, manufacturability needs, supply availability, and cost targets;

Review component requests from electrical, power electronics, and PCB design teams;

Promote reuse of approved components and reduce unnecessary part proliferation across product lines;

Define and maintain approved manufacturers, alternates, and second-source strategies for critical components. 

ECAD/PLM Library Management: 

Own and maintain the electrical component library in ECAD and PLM systems;

Ensure component records are accurate, standardized, complete, and properly linked across systems;

Manage the creation, review, and release of schematic symbols, PCB footprints, 3D models, parametric data, datasheets, compliance documents, and manufacturer part information;

Define and enforce library standards, naming conventions, metadata requirements, lifecycle states, and approval workflows;

Perform periodic library audits and cleanup activities to maintain data quality and consistency. 

Lifecycle, Obsolescence & Supply Chain Risk:

Monitor component lifecycle status, PCNs, EOL notices, availability, lead times, and supply chain risks;

Work with engineering and supply chain teams to identify alternates, replacements, and risk mitigation plans;

Support cost reduction, supply continuity, and design-for-availability initiatives;

Engage with component manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers to obtain technical, compliance, quality, and roadmap information;

Engineering & Manufacturing Support:

Support component-related design reviews, derating discussions, reliability assessments, and manufacturability reviews;

Collaborate with PCB designers to ensure symbols and footprints meet design, manufacturing, and assembly requirements;

Partner with NPI, manufacturing, quality, and data management teams to resolve component or library-related issues;

Train and support engineering teams on component approval processes, library usage, and best practices. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related technical field;

• 4+ years of experience in component engineering, electrical hardware engineering, PCB design support, or ECAD/PLM library management;

• Strong understanding of electronic components, including passives, semiconductors, connectors, magnetics, power devices, protection devices, sensors, and electromechanical components;

• Hands-on experience with ECAD and PLM systems such as Altium, Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, Arena, Agile PLM, Teamcenter, or similar platforms; 

• Experience managing schematic symbols, PCB footprints, component parameters, datasheets, manufacturer part numbers, approved vendors, and lifecycle data; 

• Familiarity with environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements such as RoHS, REACH, UL, IEC, or other relevant standards;

• Experience with power electronics, industrial electronics, energy systems, or automotive electronics is preferred;

• Strong attention to detail, ownership mindset, communication skills, and ability to work effectively with global cross-functional teams and external suppliers;

• Fluent English (spoken and written).

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

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