{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"16f67d4f2b17aaa23fbb4064","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/16f67d4f2b17aaa23fbb4064","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/16f67d4f2b17aaa23fbb4064","title":"PCB Component Engineer/Analyst","description":"Component Engineer\nVersaLogic's team of high-tech folk design and manufacture high-reliability embedded computer boards for mission-critical applications across aeronautic, defense and medical industries.\nThe Component Engineer is responsible for the selection, qualification, lifecycle management, and cost optimization of electronic and mechanical components used in embedded hardware products. This role ensures that components integrated into product designs meet quality, reliability, and supply chain standards throughout the product lifecycle. Working closely with Supply Chain and Operations teams, the Component Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining product continuity, managing component obsolescence, and driving value through engineering analysis.\nJob Duties\nResearch, evaluate, and qualify new and replacement electronic and electromechanical components for embedded hardware product designs, ensuring compliance with performance, reliability, environmental, and regulatory requirements.\nMonitor component lifecycles and supplier product change notices (PCNs) to proactively identify obsolescence risks; develop and execute mitigation strategies including last-time buys, alternate sourcing, and redesigns to maintain product continuity.\nLead and support Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives to reduce component and assembly costs while maintaining or improving product quality, performance, and reliability.\nMaintain and manage the approved vendor list (AVL) and approved manufacturer list (AML); evaluate and approve alternate and second-source components through engineering analysis, datasheet review, and qualification testing.\nReview and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for accuracy, component availability, cost targets, and lifecycle status; collaborate with PCB layout engineers and hardware designers to ensure component specifications are correctly captured in design documentation.\nSupport new product introduction (NPI) activities by providing component engineering input during design reviews, prototype builds, and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) assessments.\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.\n3+ years of experience in component engineering, hardware engineering, or a related role in electronics manufacturing or embedded systems environment.\nDemonstrated experience with component qualification processes, obsolescence management, and AVL/AML maintenance.\nSkills\nStrong knowledge of electronic components including passives, actives, connectors, power devices, microcontrollers, FPGAs, memory, and electromechanical parts; proficiency reading and interpreting component datasheets, application notes, schematics, and PCB layouts.\nFamiliarity with component lifecycle management tools, databases and platforms; working knowledge of BOM management and PLM systems.\nUnderstanding of regulatory compliance requirements including RoHS, REACH, and conflict minerals reporting.\nExperience supporting VAVE initiatives with demonstrated ability to identify cost reduction opportunities without compromising product integrity.\nStrong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail in documentation and qualification records.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations teams.\nBenefits:\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nPaid time off\nProfessional development assistance\nVision insurance\nApplication Question(s):\nAre you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship including OPT & CPT?\nExperience:\nPCB or Computer Hardware : 3 years (Required)\nPCB component sourcing : 1 year (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Versalogic","rawCompany":"versalogic","city":"Tualatin","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T22:18:35.138Z","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":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"},{"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"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"PCB Component Engineer/Analyst","description":"Component Engineer\nVersaLogic's team of high-tech folk design and manufacture high-reliability embedded computer boards for mission-critical applications across aeronautic, defense and medical industries.\nThe Component Engineer is responsible for the selection, qualification, lifecycle management, and cost optimization of electronic and mechanical components used in embedded hardware products. This role ensures that components integrated into product designs meet quality, reliability, and supply chain standards throughout the product lifecycle. Working closely with Supply Chain and Operations teams, the Component Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining product continuity, managing component obsolescence, and driving value through engineering analysis.\nJob Duties\nResearch, evaluate, and qualify new and replacement electronic and electromechanical components for embedded hardware product designs, ensuring compliance with performance, reliability, environmental, and regulatory requirements.\nMonitor component lifecycles and supplier product change notices (PCNs) to proactively identify obsolescence risks; develop and execute mitigation strategies including last-time buys, alternate sourcing, and redesigns to maintain product continuity.\nLead and support Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives to reduce component and assembly costs while maintaining or improving product quality, performance, and reliability.\nMaintain and manage the approved vendor list (AVL) and approved manufacturer list (AML); evaluate and approve alternate and second-source components through engineering analysis, datasheet review, and qualification testing.\nReview and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for accuracy, component availability, cost targets, and lifecycle status; collaborate with PCB layout engineers and hardware designers to ensure component specifications are correctly captured in design documentation.\nSupport new product introduction (NPI) activities by providing component engineering input during design reviews, prototype builds, and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) assessments.\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.\n3+ years of experience in component engineering, hardware engineering, or a related role in electronics manufacturing or embedded systems environment.\nDemonstrated experience with component qualification processes, obsolescence management, and AVL/AML maintenance.\nSkills\nStrong knowledge of electronic components including passives, actives, connectors, power devices, microcontrollers, FPGAs, memory, and electromechanical parts; proficiency reading and interpreting component datasheets, application notes, schematics, and PCB layouts.\nFamiliarity with component lifecycle management tools, databases and platforms; working knowledge of BOM management and PLM systems.\nUnderstanding of regulatory compliance requirements including RoHS, REACH, and conflict minerals reporting.\nExperience supporting VAVE initiatives with demonstrated ability to identify cost reduction opportunities without compromising product integrity.\nStrong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail in documentation and qualification records.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations teams.\nBenefits:\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nPaid time off\nProfessional development assistance\nVision insurance\nApplication Question(s):\nAre you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship including OPT & CPT?\nExperience:\nPCB or Computer Hardware : 3 years (Required)\nPCB component sourcing : 1 year (Required)\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-08-04T22:18:35.138Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T22:18:35.138Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Versalogic","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Tualatin","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"16f67d4f2b17aaa23fbb4064"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/16f67d4f2b17aaa23fbb4064"}}