Component Engineer

INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.

In this role, you will provide component engineering support to the Research, Development and Supply Chain teams for electrical components, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical components. As a component Engineer you will work closely with NPD Engineering, Research and Strategic Sourcing teams; in component specifications, component selection, component qualification, and parts management process.

Job Responsibilities:

• Component database scrubbing to address obsolescence, lead time issue, product enhancement and cost reduction activities
• Supplier PCN reviews, Manufacturing Change Notifications, support supplier audits
• Monitor, identify and resolve lifecycle issues and assist engineering and supply chain teams to identify appropriate substitutes for electric/electronic/electro-mechanical components (EOL/LTB/NRND, PCNs, etc.)
• Finding alternate parts from different supplier with exact form, fit and function
• Maintain REACH/RoHS Compliance status on all components and system level assemblies
• Perform component database Risk Analysis and maintenance

Position Requirements:  

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years’ experience in Component Engineering or engineering related discipline
• Experience using component risk and obsolescence management tools (Silicon Expert, Z2Data, etc.)
• Proficient in reading electronic component specifications and drawings
• Understanding of regulations such as RoHS, REACH, PFAS, etc.
• Experience with product development, and product life cycle
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a diverse, cross-functional team.

For New York, the expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $110,000 per year. In addition, INFICON employees are eligible for a profit sharing bonus with a target of 10%.  The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law

INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.

INFICON’s forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more!

INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here and here to reaffirm this commitment. 

INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.