Principal Engineer, Component Engineering

What You'll Do

• reflect the component lifecycle leadership, sourcing support, and cost engineering experience described in Key Responsibilities Component Engineering & Technology Leadership Own approval and selection of electronic, electrical, and electromechanical components for Energy system products.
• Develop and maintain approved component strategies, preferred vendor lists, and technology roadmaps.
• Evaluate semiconductors, power devices, sensors, communications ICs, passive components, connectors, electromechanical devices, memory devices, and power conversion components.
• Partner with system architects and design engineers to identify optimal component solutions balancing performance, reliability, availability, and cost.
• Support architecture reviews, design reviews, and system qualification activities.
• Product Lifecycle Management Manage component lifecycle risks including: Obsolescence End-of-life notifications, Alternate sourcing strategies, Supply continuity planning, Long-term serviceability Establish second-source and multi-source strategies where appropriate.
• Lead component risk assessments throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive technology insertion and component refresh initiatives.
• Cost Engineering & Design-to-Cost Develop should-cost models and cost analyses for critical components and assemblies.
• Work with design teams to identify cost reduction opportunities without compromising system performance.
• Support sourcing decisions through technical and commercial analysis.
• Drive value engineering workshops with suppliers and internal teams.
• Provide cost impact assessments for component changes, redesigns, and lifecycle events.
• Cross-Functional Program Support Partner with system integration, hardware, firmware, software, reliability, manufacturing, and quality organizations.
• Support project reviews and technical risk assessments.
• Participate in requirements definition, design reviews, qualification planning, and production readiness reviews.
• Lead component-related investigations and root cause analyses.
• Reliability, Compliance & Qualification Define component qualification requirements and derating guidelines.
• Support environmental, EMC, safety, and reliability testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive corrective actions for component-related failures and field issues.
• Manufacturing & Sustaining Engineering Support transition from development to production.
• Resolve manufacturing-related component issues.
• Provide guidance on process improvements and manufacturability.
• Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience 10+ years of experience in: Component Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Semiconductor Applications, Electronics Product Development, Mechanical Engineering Technical Expertise The technical breadth reflects experience outlined in the resume including PCB development, FPGA-based systems, ADCs, DACs, memory technologies, power conversion solutions, embedded hardware, and full product lifecycle support.
• Leadership Expectations (P5) Recognized subject matter expert in component engineering.
• Influences technical strategy across multiple programs.
• Leads cross-functional teams through complex technical decisions.
• Mentors engineers and develops organizational best practices.
• Provides thought leadership on supply chain resilience, technology roadmaps, and lifecycle management.
• Drives significant cost, quality, reliability, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Success Measures Reduced component lifecycle and supply chain risk.
• Successful support of product launches.
• Improved design-to-cost performance.
• Faster qualification of new technologies and suppliers.
• Reduced obsolescence exposure.
• Improved product reliability and manufacturability.
• Successful execution of component roadmaps aligned to long-term system strategy Why You’ll Love Working at ADI At Analog Devices, you'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that's shaping the future of technology.
• We offer a supportive environment focused on professional growth, competitive compensation and benefits, work-life balance, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact on the world.
• Your expertise will shape the future of technology, and you’ll be supported by a culture that values continuous advancement and professional growth.
• Join us and help create the technologies that bridge the physical and digital worlds, making a tangible difference in how people live, work, and connect. #LI-BF1 For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S.
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• Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days