Component Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Component Engineer to support our Fortune 50 Tech customer. As a CE, in a HW Development Role, you will support all phases of the hardware development process including support of a component selection strategy that ensures part availability throughout the product development process; detect and prevent component issues that would impact successful product launch. You will juggle priorities without losing sight of the customer, the project schedule and planned launch milestones.

Forging collaboration between the engineering, operations, and global commodity management groups to ensure that the component choices fit the goals and objectives of the design through production, sustaining, and obsolescence stages. The Component Engineer will assist in maintaining the AVL by creating Engineering change orders, assigning part numbers, and maintaining part descriptions.

• Review all requests for new components and assure that the parts can satisfy the existing design requirements.
• Assign inventory part numbers and construct standardized descriptions for all new parts.
• Establish and maintain specifications for custom and off-the-shelf components.
• Generate specifications for new custom parts.
• Assist design engineers in the selection of parts that best fit their requirements.
• Read and understand electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and component data sheets.
• Interface with teams in the maintenance of Libraries and Databases.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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• Strong knowledge of electronic components (SoCs, chipsets, resistors, capacitors, etc.)
• Hands‑on experience using lab/test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, LCR meters, etc.)
• Experience supporting hardware design / component engineering (selection, specs, validation)
• Experience with failure analysis / root cause / testing workflows
• Knowledge of ROHS/WEEE compliance + working with contract manufacturers
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering (or related)