Components Electrical Engineer

Job Description:

Are you a driven early-career electrical engineer looking for mentorship growth and exciting challenges

Miller Electric an ITW company is looking for a motivated Component Electrical Engineer to join our Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Center of Excellence (CoE). This entry-level role is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about technology and eager to make an impact in the Welding Segment.

As a Component Electrical Engineer youll play a vital role in shaping the future of our products by managing the lifecycle of electronic components and collaborating with teams across engineering sourcing and production. Youll help ensure seamless product development by aligning Bill of Materials (BOMs) solving obsolescence challenges and recommending cost-effective solutions. You will drive efficiency maintain strong vendor partnerships and optimize supply chain. To succeed youll need strong project management abilities excellent communication skills and a proactive results-focused approach. Ability to work independently drive change and deliver tangible impact will be key to influencing our products processes and long-term success.

If youre looking to build your career learn from industry leaders and contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of manufacturing this is the perfect opportunity to grow and make a real impact.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Electronic Component Management

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product development and sourcing teams to mitigate risks related to component lifecycle sole sourcing and lead times.
• New Product Development: Collaborate with engineering procurement and manufacturing teams to align Bill of Materials (BOMs) with product development sourcing and production timelines.

• Obsolescence Management: Proactively identify and resolve component obsolescence issues recommending suitable alternatives to ensure product continuity.

Supply Chain Management

• Sourcing Partnership: Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives in alignment with divisional goals to drive financial performance.
• Vendor Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with component manufacturers to resolve component issues and ensure compliance with required standards.
• Materials Management: Apply in-depth knowledge of materials functions to identify and communicate the value propositions of various component options.
• Component Management: Maintain and update the Approved Vendor List (AVL) for internal and external partners. Recommend alternative components based on cost quality delivery and lifecycle ensuring engineering approval.

What You Need to Do to Be Successful in This Role:

• Self-Accountability: Exhibit a positive attitude strong motivation and a commitment to personal accountability.
• Project Management Skills: Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects effectively prioritize tasks and continuously improve processes.
• Strong Communication: Excellent written verbal and organizational communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-Starter: Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision consistently following through on responsibilities.
• Adaptable: Remain flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and demands.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Effectively partners with engineers suppliers and business teams to develop and implement solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience: Familiarity with different types of electrical components their differences and how to test them.

Company Description

Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding cutting consumables and accessories. ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment Safety & Accessories Hobart Filler Metals and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC is headquartered in Appleton Wisconsin and wholly owned byIllinois Tool Works(NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability quality and responsiveness. Our tagline The Power of Blue is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.

Thecompany began with an innovation that responded to customer needs growing from a one-man operation in 1929 to the worlds largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.

Additional Information

ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues unique perspectives experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex gender identity sexual orientation religion national origin age disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.