ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Finding an alternate component / new component for existing / new product design based on cost and availability, while working closely with product line engineers, QA, and purchasing departments * Write change orders as needed to process PCNs received from suppliers and to add / block components to the existing component database * Perform component-level tests to qualify new components, preparing reports and adding to the part database per internal component qualification procedures * Interface with various material suppliers to obtain documentation related to compliance standards and work closely with environmental compliance analyst to update this information into PLM / ERP database * Actively identifying obsolete components/suppliers and develop solutions to resolve all such issues * Provide input to new designs to improve product reliability * Perform reliability modeling and predictions (Including MTBF calculations) * Ensure all existing and new internal part number descriptions are correct and add all the missing attributes for various parts in the database * Perform fault analysis QUALIFICATIONS: Understanding Bill of materials, and manufacturing processes. Familiarity with electrical / electronic manufacturing products is a plus. Prior experience working as a component engineer or electrical design engineer is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. ABOUT TDK-LAMBDA AMERICAS INC. Acquired by TDK in 2008, TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. represents the culmination of three well-established North American power manufacturers: Electronic Measurements Inc., Lambda Electronics, and Innoveta Technologies. We have earned the reputation of being a trusted world-class organization through a history of providing reliable and innovative power supplies. Our broad product offering features over 6,000 models that are suited for many applications, including medical, industrial, broadcast, defense, factory automation, and LED/LCD signage. Our view is that "power supply" is more than just an electronic device, but the heart of our customer's systems. This belief has helped us become a global leader in our industry. We employ approximately 300 people in our engineering, manufacturing, and sales offices across the United States. At our company, we value the work and ideas of our employees. They are encouraged to express their opinions and take the initiative, which has helped with the growth of our community and kept us at the cutting edge of new technologies. We offer our employees not only a career opportunity but also an environment that allows them to succeed. TDK-Lambda Americas offers great benefits and perks, including healthcare benefits, a 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), educational assistance, recognition plans, service awards, and performance-based awards. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee or Refugee. To perform this Job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.