{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"09dd90a10b04ddb0de36d924","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/09dd90a10b04ddb0de36d924","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/09dd90a10b04ddb0de36d924","title":"Component Engineer","description":"Component Engineer – Grass Valley\nComponent Engineer supports AJA’s commercial video hardware products. This role works closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure components used in designs are available, cost-effective, and technically sound.\nThis is the primary Component Engineering resource, and leads component identification, AVL management, and lifecycle support. A key part of the role is evaluating and approving alternate components prior to supply constraints impacting production, using solid engineering judgment and practical tradeoff analysis.\nRequirements:\nAssist design engineers in selecting electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components for new designs.\nReview BOMs, new components, and lifecycle status for availability, cost, supply chain risk, and regulatory compliance (e.g., RoHS, REACH).\nPerform datasheet and parametric comparisons to ensure form, fit, and function compatibility of alternate components.\nAdd and qualify alternate manufacturers and suppliers where appropriate.\nDevelop and maintain AVLs and maintain accurate component data in the PLM system.\nWork with Purchasing and Engineering to address obsolescence and avoid production interruptions.\nCreate ECOs, deviations, and perform other PLM actions.\nAssist in investigating component-related failures or quality issues and work with suppliers to resolve problems.\nAssist with export commodity control at the component level.\nContribute to ongoing improvements in component selection, data quality, and supply chain reliability.\nCreate, distribute, implement, and maintain new and existing procedures and documentation.\nSupport Engineering, Manufacturing/Operations, and Purchasing/Supply Chain teams.\nPerform additional duties as assigned.\nDesirable Skills and Experience:\nExtensive technical knowledge of components used in electronic products.\nAbility to read and interpret complex datasheets and compare component specifications.\nExperience with BOMs, AVLs.\nExperience with PLM and/or ERP systems including component and product lifecycles.\nPractical understanding of electronics supply chains and sourcing challenges.\nProficient in Excel with the ability to design detailed reports and extract data.\nStrong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to work independently and meet deadlines.\nWillingness to undertake a variety of assignments.\nComfortable working cross-functionally in a small or mid-sized company environment.\nGood verbal and written communication skills.\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with engineers, managers, other employees, and outside vendors.\nWillingness to adhere to company policies and support management decisions and goals in a positive and professional manner.\nEducation and Experience:\nBS degree with 3–7 years of experience in Component Engineering, Electronics design, or a similar role or related field (or equivalent education and experience).\nThis is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. The base salary for this position is $92,444 – $127,111. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional compensation or benefits. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience, education, training and skills, and the scope and responsibilities of the position.\nEmail resumes to: jobs@aja.com\nLife at AJA\nA career at AJA Video Systems will be unlike any other you’re exploring. You’ll be challenged and inspired with creative design opportunities working in a beautiful Sierra Foothills location on a campus designed to facilitate learning, teamwork and innovation with products that are changing the broadcast and media landscape. Our location in Grass Valley is a paradise for people who enjoy the outdoors – hiking, fishing, white water rafting and kayaking, skiing, or camping.\nWe look for people interested in turning ideas into real products. Our products facilitate video and movie productions. We want people who are creative, out-of-the-box thinkers and who are tenacious problem-solvers.\nThe nearby Yuba is considered one of the most beautiful rivers in California. We are located an hour from Lake Tahoe, an hour from Sacramento, and about two hours from the Bay Area. Grass Valley also hosts multiple music festivals and is home for numerous artists, writers and musicians. Nevada City, our sister city, was recently voted one of the top ten small towns in the U.S. We have excellent schools including numerous charter schools that appeal to specific talents and interests of our community’s families.\nOur Benefits\nWe offer competitive salaries and have a full range of benefits which include multiple health plan options, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 125 Flexible Spending Accounts, and matching 401(k) plan.","company":"Aja Video Systems","rawCompany":"aja video systems","city":"Colfax","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T15:56:29.075Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"423690","title":"Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"other-electronic-parts-and-equipment-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Component Engineer","description":"Component Engineer – Grass Valley\nComponent Engineer supports AJA’s commercial video hardware products. This role works closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure components used in designs are available, cost-effective, and technically sound.\nThis is the primary Component Engineering resource, and leads component identification, AVL management, and lifecycle support. A key part of the role is evaluating and approving alternate components prior to supply constraints impacting production, using solid engineering judgment and practical tradeoff analysis.\nRequirements:\nAssist design engineers in selecting electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components for new designs.\nReview BOMs, new components, and lifecycle status for availability, cost, supply chain risk, and regulatory compliance (e.g., RoHS, REACH).\nPerform datasheet and parametric comparisons to ensure form, fit, and function compatibility of alternate components.\nAdd and qualify alternate manufacturers and suppliers where appropriate.\nDevelop and maintain AVLs and maintain accurate component data in the PLM system.\nWork with Purchasing and Engineering to address obsolescence and avoid production interruptions.\nCreate ECOs, deviations, and perform other PLM actions.\nAssist in investigating component-related failures or quality issues and work with suppliers to resolve problems.\nAssist with export commodity control at the component level.\nContribute to ongoing improvements in component selection, data quality, and supply chain reliability.\nCreate, distribute, implement, and maintain new and existing procedures and documentation.\nSupport Engineering, Manufacturing/Operations, and Purchasing/Supply Chain teams.\nPerform additional duties as assigned.\nDesirable Skills and Experience:\nExtensive technical knowledge of components used in electronic products.\nAbility to read and interpret complex datasheets and compare component specifications.\nExperience with BOMs, AVLs.\nExperience with PLM and/or ERP systems including component and product lifecycles.\nPractical understanding of electronics supply chains and sourcing challenges.\nProficient in Excel with the ability to design detailed reports and extract data.\nStrong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to work independently and meet deadlines.\nWillingness to undertake a variety of assignments.\nComfortable working cross-functionally in a small or mid-sized company environment.\nGood verbal and written communication skills.\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with engineers, managers, other employees, and outside vendors.\nWillingness to adhere to company policies and support management decisions and goals in a positive and professional manner.\nEducation and Experience:\nBS degree with 3–7 years of experience in Component Engineering, Electronics design, or a similar role or related field (or equivalent education and experience).\nThis is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. The base salary for this position is $92,444 – $127,111. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional compensation or benefits. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience, education, training and skills, and the scope and responsibilities of the position.\nEmail resumes to: jobs@aja.com\nLife at AJA\nA career at AJA Video Systems will be unlike any other you’re exploring. You’ll be challenged and inspired with creative design opportunities working in a beautiful Sierra Foothills location on a campus designed to facilitate learning, teamwork and innovation with products that are changing the broadcast and media landscape. Our location in Grass Valley is a paradise for people who enjoy the outdoors – hiking, fishing, white water rafting and kayaking, skiing, or camping.\nWe look for people interested in turning ideas into real products. Our products facilitate video and movie productions. We want people who are creative, out-of-the-box thinkers and who are tenacious problem-solvers.\nThe nearby Yuba is considered one of the most beautiful rivers in California. We are located an hour from Lake Tahoe, an hour from Sacramento, and about two hours from the Bay Area. Grass Valley also hosts multiple music festivals and is home for numerous artists, writers and musicians. Nevada City, our sister city, was recently voted one of the top ten small towns in the U.S. We have excellent schools including numerous charter schools that appeal to specific talents and interests of our community’s families.\nOur Benefits\nWe offer competitive salaries and have a full range of benefits which include multiple health plan options, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 125 Flexible Spending Accounts, and matching 401(k) plan.","datePosted":"2026-08-04T15:56:29.075Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T15:56:29.075Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Aja Video Systems","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Colfax","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"09dd90a10b04ddb0de36d924"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/09dd90a10b04ddb0de36d924"}}