Responsible for the selection, qualification, application, failure analysis and documentation management of components, materials and chemicals together with their supplier evaluation
Classify, characterize company-used components, parts, materials and chemicals, and organize and manage them as an integral material library
Create component & material selection and qualification guidelines, standardize testing methods, devise the test plates for common screening and qualification testing
Support on materials-related subjects such as datasheet interpretation, alternative proposal, application advising, failure analysis, storage and handling, etc.
Support efforts for cost reduction and component alternatives, and address engineering questions (EQ) from suppliers to ensure quality, performance and compliance standards are met
Exploit emerging technology, industry advances and new components, and develop their application scenarios for adoption by new product development
Review product designs to ensure robust and reliable design-in of components and materials both technically and commercially such as lifecycle state, regulation & compliance requirements (e.g. RoHS, REACH, UL, etc.) and supply assurance
Lead the root cause analysis of component failures, identify the failure mechanism, and derive countermeasures
Identify critical and high-risk components in products, develop necessary mitigation plans, and lead reliability and quality test
Evaluate supplier technical competency, and conduct supplier search or selection for key components, visit to audit suppliers if required
Standardize various technical documents (test plan, reports, guidelines, etc.), craft documentation templates, and optimize the corresponding rules and processes
Requirements
Degree or above in Electronics/Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
5+ years of experience in design, sustaining, testing or application of electronic/electrical/mechanical parts and products
Knowledge of electronic/electrical/mechanical parts and materials, their classifications and naming conventions, operating characteristics and application specialties, practical limitations and constraints
Capable of interpreting supplier’s datasheet, understanding the physical meaning and implications of electrical/mechanical/chemical properties and characteristics
Skilful in testing, qualification and characterization of electronic/electrical/mechanical components and materials
Conversant with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for drawing review, proficient in technical documentation and drafting standards
Experienced in engineering change management and process
Good understanding of BOM, DMS, PLM/ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, etc.
Proficient in English, and desirable for Chinese or Vietnamese
Experience in thermal management and environmental testing is a plus
Experience in project management, quality & reliability control, supplier engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration (working with electrical, quality, manufacturing teams) is desirable
Familiar with Microsoft 365
Office tools, Teams, SharePoint, etc.
Result-driven, detail-oriented and passionate for continuous improvements.