Component Engineer
Core
Design and development of Cytiva products, focusing on electrical and electromechanical part life cycle management, component database management, PCB design, and component standardization.
Role type
Component Engineer (Electrical/Electromechanical)
Builds
Electrical and electromechanical components and sub-assemblies for life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology products.
Domain
Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Hardware Engineering
Required skills
Component life cycle management, BOM scrubbing, PCB design, ECAD (schematic and layout), Form-Fit-Function analysis, Obsolescence management, PLM/PDM tools, Component standardization
Preferred skills
Analog and Digital circuit board design, CAD tools (Cadence), Excel macros/VBA, Database management (MySQL, MS Access), Life Sciences domain knowledge
Technologies
ECAD tools, PLM/PDM (My Workshop, MAGIC), IHS/Silicon Expert, Cadence, MySQL, MS Access
Responsibilities
Verify part life cycle with manufacturers; Perform BOM scrubbing and roadmap analysis; Review Product Change Notices (PCN) and provide obsolescence data; Prepare component selection criteria and build approved part libraries; Standardize electrical and electromechanical components in database; Collaborate with global stakeholders on change management (ECR/ECO).
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC