Role:
The Electronic component project engineer is responsible for executing component and system level sustainment, obsolescence mitigation, and design control activities for legacy electronic products.
Working under the direction of a Project Lead or Engineering Manager, the Project Engineer executes technical projects/tasks related to product sustainment, component lifecycle management, engineering change execution, and validation support, collaborating closely with cross functional teams and suppliers.
Responsibilities:
- Project Execution and Technical Leadership:
- Execute assigned legacy sustainment and obsolescence mitigation tasks/projects in alignment with approved plans
- Own technical deliverables for assigned components or design families, including analysis, documentation, and reviews
- Support project schedules by completing tasks on time and escalating risks or blockers early
- Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation
- Component Sustainment and Obsolescence Support:
- Identify and assess risks related to component end of life, supplier discontinuations, and long lead time parts
- Support mitigation activities such as component Last time buys, alternate part identification, and redesign efforts
- Maintain and update component sustainment plans and lifecycle status using Client proprietary tools.
- Design Control and Engineering Governance:
- Execute tasks under established design control processes, including documentation updates and technical reviews
- Support design control transfers, supplier changes, and engineering ownership transitions
- Prepare engineering evidence to support design decisions, design deviations, or change approvals
- Ensure engineering outputs meet Client design control and documentation standards
- Validation and Technical Analysis:
- Support component and system validation activities, including EMC, vibration, environmental, and functional testing
- Coordinate with internal and external labs to execute test plans and collect results
- Analyze test data and summarize findings to support sustainment or replacement decisions
- Utilize standard engineering tools and validation equipment as required
- Participate in NPI review meetings and provide validation coverage and test results to stake holders
- Supplier & Cross -Functional Collaboration:
- Work with suppliers to resolve technical issues and phase out notifications
- Support supplier assessments and technical reviews as needed
- Collaborate with system teams, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing partners
- Participate in project reviews, design reviews, and sustainment meetings
- Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Support regulatory and compliance activities (e.g., RoHS, CE, and other applicable standards)
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and corrective action efforts
- Identify opportunities to improve data quality, processes, and engineering execution
Top candidates will have following experience:
- Experience working in legacy or NPI electronic hardware platforms
- Knowledge of Client electronic control modules, telematics solutions and display hardware
- Exposure to obsolescence management, component sustainment, or supply continuity activities
- Familiarity with validation testing and lab coordination
- Experience working with global or cross functional engineering teams
Typical task breakdown:
- Support sustainment and obsolescence mitigation projects for legacy components, including risk assessment, alternate part evaluation, and documentation updates
- Support engineering changes by updating BOMs, coordinating validation/testing, and preparing technical evidence for design reviews
- Collaborate with suppliers and cross functional teams to resolve component availability issues and ensure long term product support
Interaction with team:
- Participating in project discussions.
- Proactively attend obsolescence meetings and provide updates on project/task status.
- Need to work with team of 9 people in US and 13 people in India and China
Team Structure
- Team of 22(US, India and China) engineers working on sustainment and obsolescence management of legacy electronic and electrical systems across Client products.
Work environment:
- Full time In-Office position
Education & Experience Required:
- Years of experience: 5 years BS Degree; 3 years if candidate has Masters Degree
- Degree requirement: Bachelors or Masters