Hardware Engineer II

Job Title: Hardware Engineer II

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $70/hr (W2)

Job ID: 410854

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Component Engineer - Reality Labs Hardware, Strategic Sourcing Engineering to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in component engineering, qualification, and supply-risk management for electrical, electromechanical, and optoelectronic parts and a proven ability to de-risk BOMs through multi-sourcing, execute ECN/PCN processes, and maintain product quality from NPI through sustaining.

Responsibilities:

• Review, qualify, and approve electrical, electromechanical, and optoelectronic components for production use.


• Execute second-sourcing and multi-sourcing activities to mitigate EOL, allocation, lead-time, and PCN-driven risks and reduce cost.


• Determine component criticality and define qualification paths with EE reviewers; manage New Part Requests and feed qualified MPNs into AVL, PLM, and CBOM.


• Execute ECNs and track PCNs across NPI and sustaining; perform up-screening, derating, and component-level failure analysis.


• Own advanced BOM risk reviews to maintain EE BOM integrity across the portfolio.


• Partner with GSM and PCE as the technical counterpart on Category A/B parts; support CM component inquiries and shortage escalations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Materials, or related field.


• Background in component engineering with working knowledge of passive and active components, datasheets, and qualification and reliability methods.


• Experience with PLM systems (Agile or Teamcenter), AVL/BOM management, and ECN/PCN processes.


• Ability to perform up-screening, derating, and component-level failure analysis.

Preferred Skills:

• Consumer electronics or high-volume hardware NPI experience.


• Track record introducing alternate sources at scale and driving cost savings.


• Direct experience with contract manufacturers and component suppliers across regions.


• Proficiency using AI tools with CE expertise to develop data-mining solutions and design guidelines for data-driven decisions.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits


• Opportunities for growth with global clients


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Fair Chance Notice

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance laws, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some material job duties. These include the listed responsibilities, and the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, manage stress, work safely and respectfully with others, meet client expectations and standards, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

Interested? Apply Now!

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