{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"167c22e892b807c0f7f904ef","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/167c22e892b807c0f7f904ef","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/167c22e892b807c0f7f904ef","title":"Component Engineer IV","description":"At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You’ll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.\nSummary:\nProvides technical expertise required for failure analysis/root cause corrective action of components, technical support of purchasing, manufacturing and quality, DFC services for BOM/corporate commodity group accuracy, strategic analysis, alternates and cost reduction and qualification of alternate components.\nThe Benchmark Corporate Supply Chain team is seeking a Senior Component Engineer IV with 15 plus years of experience in manufacturing and /or design. Must have direct experience in failure analysis/root cause corrective action of electronic components, alternates selection, cost reduction/qualification of alternate components, technical support of purchasing, Design for Cost services, and strategic analysis. Must also be familiar with electromechanical PCBA components including heat sinks, fans, connectors, thermal interface material, cabling, and faceplate / bracketry. Familiarity with electronic component suppliers and supply chain strategies is a plus.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nPerform Failure Analysis of electrical issues and components to help identify root cause and corrective action with instrumentation and lab techniques with senior engineering guidance\nBegin to work with and understand the laboratory failure analysis methods, techniques and lab equipment, commonly used by top tier semi-conductor manufacturers, in order to professionally evaluate vendor FA reports\nWork with vendors in performing basic Failure Analysis with management guidance\nPerform technical BOM/corporate commodity group scrubs/reviews/Design For Components (DFC) analysis for strategic analysis, cost/lead time reduction and content accuracy with direction\nProvide basic technical support to Procurement, production/quality engineering, design engineering and customer engineering\nInvestigate alternate electrical components and vendors\nTest electrical components using bench setups and instrumentation\nInterface with both internal customers and supplier engineers in the pursuit of component FA and alternate parts\nTechnical support of incoming quality assurance/receiving inspection\nGenerate technical reports (FA, PoF, reliability and DFC) that are reviewed by senior level engineering and management for the customer\nDevelop and use software tools (spreadsheet, database, programming language) to compile and analyze component sourcing, manufacturer, part number, demand, cost, lead time and technical attributes\nGenerate engineering services bids (basic DFC, DFC+, DFC++)\nPerform environmental/HAZMAT BOM scrubs (RoHS, WEEE, REACH, China RoHS, Pb free process data)\nPerform Failure Analysis (FA) of electrical issues and components to identify root cause and corrective action with instrumentation and lab techniques with limited direction\nUnderstand the majority of the laboratory failure analysis methods, techniques and lab equipment commonly used by top tier semi-conductor manufacturers in order to professionally evaluate vendor FA reports\nConduct Fault Tree Analysis, Ishakowa fishbone analysis or FMEA analysis as required\nWork with vendors in performing Failure Analysis and driving corrective action with the vendors on intermediate level issues as required\nPerform technical BOM/corporate commodity group scrubs/reviews/Design For Components (DFC) analysis for strategic analysis, cost/lead time reduction and content accuracy\nProvide intermediate level technical support to Procurement, production/quality engineering, design engineering and customer engineering\nResearch alternate electrical components and vendors and work with the customer to qualify the alternate components\nTest electrical components using bench setups, instrumentation and component ATE\nInterface with customer with management guidance and supplier engineers in the pursuit of component FA and alternate parts\nDevelop component test fixtures\nPerform engineering services bids (basic DFC, DFC+, DFC Max, DFC$, RoHS, Sn Whisker, DVT)\nAnalyze engineering requirements for complex piece parts, subassemblies, materials and processes, approve their application and coordinate the publication of the preferred parts list and component de-rating guidelines for assigned programs\nMay manage the Parts Control program for a major program, including Subcontractor Component Engineering activity, providing technical status and cost accountability\nPrepare parts control standardization plans for assigned programs and identify unique program requirement\nCoordinate Component Engineering submissions to program bid and proposal efforts and interpret contract data requirements such as System Specifications and Statement of Work for assigned programs\nReview purchase requisitions, material releases, design review packages, electronic parts lists, consolidated parts lists and substitution lists for acceptance of complex components as standard components or acceptable non-standard components\nAnalyze engineering requirements and trade-off information to assist in part selection, control and standardization\nAct as a liaison between the Component Engineering Department and the Program Office to establish risk items and long lead items, as well as establishing scheduling and priorities for data item activity\nAnalyze and evaluate complex failed piece parts and components to determine cause of failure, recommend corrective action and determine effectiveness\nAttend meetings of Configuration Control Board, Design Review and Material Review Boards to advise program management in part standardization and disposition; Initiate corrective actions to be taken where warranted\nDevelop new techniques in preparation of nonstandard, non-catalogued engineering documentation\nProvide the most efficient and cost-effective method of data presentation within Company and customer requirements\nResearch vendor literature and industry standards to establish required specification data to prepare specifications\nMay lead lower level Component Engineers and support personnel as required\nMaintain knowledge across an area of generic component specialization and is cognizant of developments in other related fields\nDemonstrate the highest level of competence in the discipline through knowledge and leadership in the function\nPerform a wide variety of technical work, requiring extensive application of engineering principles and concepts to continually assess and resolve quality issues related to components being used in the manufacturing process\nPerform professional technical assignments independently and/or coordinate the work of other engineers in the professional technical analysis, requiring the full use and wide application of established Component Engineering principles, theories, concepts and precedents in the field plus a working knowledge of other related disciplines\nReview and coordinate the work of assistants to ensure progress is maintained towards achieving specified objectives\nInterpret and direct the preparation of data for reports on technical findings, recommendations, accomplishments and progress measured against specified plans\nDetermine specific problems and established technical approach, select and pursue courses of action necessary to explore subject area and obtain required results; The conclusions are used in determining the acceptability of the component or product\n\nDevelop and implement new techniques and approaches to be employed in solving problems\nMaintain knowledge in areas of IPC, reliability, quality and electronic assembly and test processes and all related fields\nMay represent the company at technical forums and customer meetings or publish in technical journals\nConduct research in areas which require a moderately high level of expertise and knowledge of areas of specialization and some related fields\nAttend conferences and meetings to represent assigned activity\nAll employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction.\n\nOther information:\n\nEffective organization and prioritization skills\nEffective interpersonal skills\nComplete projects in a timely manner\nAbility to support a 24/7 global business operation as required\nDemonstrate discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism when representing the company\nExcellent written and verbal communication, as well as presentation skills\nWork well as an individual or on teams\nRequire supervision for completion of tasks\nDemonstrate ability to work effectively with suppliers or internal customers\nUnderstanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools\nAbility to travel up to 5% of the time, including day and overnight travel as required\nParticipate in a continuous improvement activity with complete documentation, including a follow up review with the team in a presentation format\n4 year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management\n15+ years of electronics manufacturing experience; 5+ years in a leadership role\nConsidered an expert in engineering; Master of advanced technologies and applications, ASQ Certification\nAbility to lead strategic initiatives\nComplete understanding of a variety of problem solving techniques (i.e. DFM, DOE, SPC, etc.)\nOutstanding industry-leading understanding of component engineering\n\nEducation: • 4 year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management\nGeographical Location: Arizona:Tempe\nPhysical Location: Tempe, AZ - Headquarters\nShift: 1st Shift\nWork Schedule: M-F 0800-1700\nFull Time\nExport Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status)or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.\n\nIn our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.\nBenchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. 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When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You’ll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.\nSummary:\nProvides technical expertise required for failure analysis/root cause corrective action of components, technical support of purchasing, manufacturing and quality, DFC services for BOM/corporate commodity group accuracy, strategic analysis, alternates and cost reduction and qualification of alternate components.\nThe Benchmark Corporate Supply Chain team is seeking a Senior Component Engineer IV with 15 plus years of experience in manufacturing and /or design. Must have direct experience in failure analysis/root cause corrective action of electronic components, alternates selection, cost reduction/qualification of alternate components, technical support of purchasing, Design for Cost services, and strategic analysis. Must also be familiar with electromechanical PCBA components including heat sinks, fans, connectors, thermal interface material, cabling, and faceplate / bracketry. Familiarity with electronic component suppliers and supply chain strategies is a plus.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nPerform Failure Analysis of electrical issues and components to help identify root cause and corrective action with instrumentation and lab techniques with senior engineering guidance\nBegin to work with and understand the laboratory failure analysis methods, techniques and lab equipment, commonly used by top tier semi-conductor manufacturers, in order to professionally evaluate vendor FA reports\nWork with vendors in performing basic Failure Analysis with management guidance\nPerform technical BOM/corporate commodity group scrubs/reviews/Design For Components (DFC) analysis for strategic analysis, cost/lead time reduction and content accuracy with direction\nProvide basic technical support to Procurement, production/quality engineering, design engineering and customer engineering\nInvestigate alternate electrical components and vendors\nTest electrical components using bench setups and instrumentation\nInterface with both internal customers and supplier engineers in the pursuit of component FA and alternate parts\nTechnical support of incoming quality assurance/receiving inspection\nGenerate technical reports (FA, PoF, reliability and DFC) that are reviewed by senior level engineering and management for the customer\nDevelop and use software tools (spreadsheet, database, programming language) to compile and analyze component sourcing, manufacturer, part number, demand, cost, lead time and technical attributes\nGenerate engineering services bids (basic DFC, DFC+, DFC++)\nPerform environmental/HAZMAT BOM scrubs (RoHS, WEEE, REACH, China RoHS, Pb free process data)\nPerform Failure Analysis (FA) of electrical issues and components to identify root cause and corrective action with instrumentation and lab techniques with limited direction\nUnderstand the majority of the laboratory failure analysis methods, techniques and lab equipment commonly used by top tier semi-conductor manufacturers in order to professionally evaluate vendor FA reports\nConduct Fault Tree Analysis, Ishakowa fishbone analysis or FMEA analysis as required\nWork with vendors in performing Failure Analysis and driving corrective action with the vendors on intermediate level issues as required\nPerform technical BOM/corporate commodity group scrubs/reviews/Design For Components (DFC) analysis for strategic analysis, cost/lead time reduction and content accuracy\nProvide intermediate level technical support to Procurement, production/quality engineering, design engineering and customer engineering\nResearch alternate electrical components and vendors and work with the customer to qualify the alternate components\nTest electrical components using bench setups, instrumentation and component ATE\nInterface with customer with management guidance and supplier engineers in the pursuit of component FA and alternate parts\nDevelop component test fixtures\nPerform engineering services bids (basic DFC, DFC+, DFC Max, DFC$, RoHS, Sn Whisker, DVT)\nAnalyze engineering requirements for complex piece parts, subassemblies, materials and processes, approve their application and coordinate the publication of the preferred parts list and component de-rating guidelines for assigned programs\nMay manage the Parts Control program for a major program, including Subcontractor Component Engineering activity, providing technical status and cost accountability\nPrepare parts control standardization plans for assigned programs and identify unique program requirement\nCoordinate Component Engineering submissions to program bid and proposal efforts and interpret contract data requirements such as System Specifications and Statement of Work for assigned programs\nReview purchase requisitions, material releases, design review packages, electronic parts lists, consolidated parts lists and substitution lists for acceptance of complex components as standard components or acceptable non-standard components\nAnalyze engineering requirements and trade-off information to assist in part selection, control and standardization\nAct as a liaison between the Component Engineering Department and the Program Office to establish risk items and long lead items, as well as establishing scheduling and priorities for data item activity\nAnalyze and evaluate complex failed piece parts and components to determine cause of failure, recommend corrective action and determine effectiveness\nAttend meetings of Configuration Control Board, Design Review and Material Review Boards to advise program management in part standardization and disposition; Initiate corrective actions to be taken where warranted\nDevelop new techniques in preparation of nonstandard, non-catalogued engineering documentation\nProvide the most efficient and cost-effective method of data presentation within Company and customer requirements\nResearch vendor literature and industry standards to establish required specification data to prepare specifications\nMay lead lower level Component Engineers and support personnel as required\nMaintain knowledge across an area of generic component specialization and is cognizant of developments in other related fields\nDemonstrate the highest level of competence in the discipline through knowledge and leadership in the function\nPerform a wide variety of technical work, requiring extensive application of engineering principles and concepts to continually assess and resolve quality issues related to components being used in the manufacturing process\nPerform professional technical assignments independently and/or coordinate the work of other engineers in the professional technical analysis, requiring the full use and wide application of established Component Engineering principles, theories, concepts and precedents in the field plus a working knowledge of other related disciplines\nReview and coordinate the work of assistants to ensure progress is maintained towards achieving specified objectives\nInterpret and direct the preparation of data for reports on technical findings, recommendations, accomplishments and progress measured against specified plans\nDetermine specific problems and established technical approach, select and pursue courses of action necessary to explore subject area and obtain required results; The conclusions are used in determining the acceptability of the component or product\n\nDevelop and implement new techniques and approaches to be employed in solving problems\nMaintain knowledge in areas of IPC, reliability, quality and electronic assembly and test processes and all related fields\nMay represent the company at technical forums and customer meetings or publish in technical journals\nConduct research in areas which require a moderately high level of expertise and knowledge of areas of specialization and some related fields\nAttend conferences and meetings to represent assigned activity\nAll employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction.\n\nOther information:\n\nEffective organization and prioritization skills\nEffective interpersonal skills\nComplete projects in a timely manner\nAbility to support a 24/7 global business operation as required\nDemonstrate discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism when representing the company\nExcellent written and verbal communication, as well as presentation skills\nWork well as an individual or on teams\nRequire supervision for completion of tasks\nDemonstrate ability to work effectively with suppliers or internal customers\nUnderstanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools\nAbility to travel up to 5% of the time, including day and overnight travel as required\nParticipate in a continuous improvement activity with complete documentation, including a follow up review with the team in a presentation format\n4 year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management\n15+ years of electronics manufacturing experience; 5+ years in a leadership role\nConsidered an expert in engineering; Master of advanced technologies and applications, ASQ Certification\nAbility to lead strategic initiatives\nComplete understanding of a variety of problem solving techniques (i.e. DFM, DOE, SPC, etc.)\nOutstanding industry-leading understanding of component engineering\n\nEducation: • 4 year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management\nGeographical Location: Arizona:Tempe\nPhysical Location: Tempe, AZ - Headquarters\nShift: 1st Shift\nWork Schedule: M-F 0800-1700\nFull Time\nExport Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status)or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.\n\nIn our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.\nBenchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com .","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:59:42.706Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:59:42.706Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Benchmark Electronics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Tempe","addressRegion":"AZ","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"167c22e892b807c0f7f904ef"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/167c22e892b807c0f7f904ef"}}