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You will be part of the Global Operations Group, driving end-to-end component engineering initiatives that ensure supply continuity, cost optimization, and operational excellence. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional global teams, including Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Suppliers, to enable scalable and reliable sourcing solutions
As an Electrical Component Engineer, you will drive supply chain resilience and continuity by leading alternate component strategies that ensure uninterrupted availability of critical parts. You will build strong global supplier partnerships to enable scalable and cost-effective sourcing solutions.
Perform alternate component identification and develop detailed side-by-side comparison reports, enabling effective decision-making based on Form, Fit, and Function (FFF) analysis.
Own and execute component selection for new product designs to ensure high reliability, actively contributing during design reviews (PDR, DDR, CDR)
Identify and select alternates for COTS/OEM electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components, including connectors, cables, cable assemblies, PCBAs, capacitors, resistors, circuit breakers, wires, fans, fuses, relays, etc.
Exposure to global electrical standards (UL, IEC, CSA, etc.) with the ability to interpret requirements and drive component selection, qualification, and design compliance with applicable regulatory and safety norms
Conduct detailed analysis of sub-assemblies and higher-level assemblies, ensuring manufacturability while identifying suitable alternate components.
Own and drive execution of alternate identification for medium to high-complexity electrical subsystems, propose innovative solutions, and collaborate with Engineering for implementation.
Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and suppliers during part qualification and supplier onboarding processes.
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Develop high-quality technical reports and presentations to effectively communicate design intent, evaluation outcomes, and validation results.
Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure solutions are manufacturable, cost-optimized, and meet quality requirements.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 8+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree with 6+ years, OR equivalent experience.
Extensive knowledge of global suppliers and OEM/BTP components, including passive components, discrete and integrated circuits, connectors, cables, fuses, relays, switches, RF generators, sensors, adapters/filters, cable assemblies, and PCBA components.
Hands-on expertise in alternate component identification, including preparation of detailed comparison reports and making independent technical decisions.
Strong capability to perform FFF analysis for both existing and newly identified components within large assembly systems (especially semiconductor tools).
Ability to understand and interpret test requirements for various components such as connectors, PCBAs, circuit breakers, and sensors.
Good understanding of electrical schematics, PCB development, and component evaluation
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
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