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DGN Technologies

Component Engineer 2

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Component Engineer: Sources, selects, and qualifies components used in the company?s technology. Investigates alternate component technologies or supplies, reducing cost and improving quality and ...

Boeing

Senior Electrical Component Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$114K - $149K/yr

Senior Electrical Component Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Electrical Component Engineer in El Segundo, CA. The team is seeking a high-performing ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Component Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$90 - $95/hr

Minimum 8 years related experience with a BS Engineering degree or 6 years experience with an MS in Engineering. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Excellent interpersonal skills ...

Boeing

Senior Electrical Component Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$114K - $149K/yr

Senior Electrical Component Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Electrical Component Engineer in El Segundo, CA. The team is seeking a high-performing ...

Boeing

Senior Electrical Component Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$114K - $149K/yr

Senior Electrical Component Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Electrical Component Engineer in El Segundo, CA. The team is seeking a high-performing ...

TalentBurst, Inc.

Component Engineer 4

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Component Engineer 4 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Duration: 12+ Months WOW: Onsite 5 days · Support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure ...

Raytheon

Senior Electrical Component Engineer

San Diego, CA

$114K - $148K/yr

We are looking for an Electrical Component Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The selected candidate will perform and/or assist in the performance of Parts Engineering, Components Engineering ...

Raytheon

Senior Electrical Component Engineer

San Jose, CA

$126K - $164K/yr

We are looking for an Electrical Component Engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The selected candidate will perform and/or assist in the performance of Parts Engineering, Components Engineering ...

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How much do component engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for component engineer in California is $52.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.69 and $61.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Component Engineer job?

A Component Engineer is responsible for selecting, evaluating, and managing electronic and mechanical components used in product designs. They ensure component availability, reliability, and compliance with industry standards. Their role involves working closely with design, procurement, and manufacturing teams to optimize component selection for cost and performance. Component Engineers also help mitigate risks related to obsolescence and supply chain disruptions by identifying alternative parts and manufacturers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Component Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Component Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical or mechanical engineering principles, with a relevant bachelor’s degree and experience in component selection and analysis. Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems, CAD tools, and industry standards such as RoHS and IPC is commonly required, and certifications like Six Sigma can be advantageous. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams help set you apart. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring high-quality, cost-effective component choices that meet both engineering specifications and compliance requirements.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Component Engineer?

As a Component Engineer, your daily responsibilities typically involve selecting and qualifying electronic or mechanical components, maintaining the approved parts list, and ensuring component compliance with industry standards and regulations. You’ll collaborate closely with design, procurement, and quality assurance teams to resolve issues related to part obsolescence, sourcing, and cost optimization. Reviewing technical documentation, analyzing failure data, and providing design support are also regular parts of the role. This position offers a dynamic mix of hands-on technical work and cross-functional communication within a fast-paced engineering environment.

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Component Engineer 2

Component Engineer 2

DGN Technologies

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

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Job description

Description:

Job Title: Supplier Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities:

 Part Qualification

Support Value Engineering and Quality Improvement Part Qualification efforts

Lead Core Product Teams in defining appropriate Part Qualification requirements

This includes defining testing and inspection requirements prior to system integration to maximize ISI factory efficiency

Support transfer of parts between suppliers

Complete Production Part Qualification Process deliverables: Supplier pFMEA, Special Process Validations, FAI, and Process Capability Analysis

Perform product/process risk analysis and ensure mitigations are implemented and effective prior to product introduction

Establish sustainable process capability at supplier and critical sub-tier suppliers

Support Manufacturing Line Escalations from manufacturing teams

Drive corrective actions through use of various Root Cause tools (8D, 5 Why, etc), determining true root cause, implementing effective and lasting corrective and preventive actions

Manufacturing Process Selection and Development

Lead manufacturing process selection

Identify the correct process for manufacturing the part, considering process quality, long term capacity and total lifecycle cost.

Identify where DFM is appropriate to achieve higher quality, lower costs or better supply chain capacity

Educate internal customers and suppliers regarding supplier quality, process and operational capabilities, best value manufacturing methods and tooling for key supplier processes

Manage change

Drive improvements to ISI requirements as necessary by proposing and managing changes to specifications and drawings through the ECO process

Manage the planning and implementation of supplier change management projects using the Supplier Change Request process (SCR) post Design V&V

Provide status of the readiness (quality, capacity, delivery) of the supply chain for major production process changes

Work cross-functionally to improve supplier engineering processes

Supplier Selection and Evaluation

Support Supplier Selection

Work with Product Design, Commodity Mangers and other stake holders to identify high capability suppliers necessary for New Products based on assessment of business need and supplier capability.

Evaluate new supplies through informal assessments and formal assessment by supporting lead auditors in QMS evaluations

Foster Supplier Relationships

Support audit team in addressing findings to develop suppliers’ quality and business systems in order to meet ISI’s requirements

Manage supplier relationships to effectively partner with ISI suppliers

IMPORTANT: Suppliers should not submit workers whose physical residence is within the following states due to Intuitive tax and operating entity structure:

Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Please interpret this as Intuitive policy to which all suppliers are required to comply.

Component Engineer: Sources, selects, and qualifies components used in the company?s technology. Investigates alternate component technologies or supplies, reducing cost and improving quality and reliability. Acts as technical interface between component/production suppliers and development engineers, determining new and alternate sources. Investigates alternate component technologies or supplies for reduced cost or improved quality and reliability, and implements changes. Develops guidelines/procedures on vendor selection. Evaluates supplier change notification and qualifies changes, as needed. May maintain component data management system including qualification records/results/documentation.

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