Job Title: Component EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a Component Engineer to provide technical direction in the selection of primary and alternate components for new and existing designs. The successful candidate will lead the management and execution of the Component Obsolescence Management Plan (OMP), support customer SDRLs for diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages reporting, and collaborate with Purchasing/Production teams to maintain awareness of component availability and end-of-life status. This role involves selecting component alternates to address lead time and availability challenges, maintaining part catalog technical data, working with manufacturers on failure investigations, coordinating testing for alternate components, generating Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and reviewing new technologies for improved reliability.

Hard Skills

• Technical direction in component selection

• Management of Component Obsolescence Management Plan (OMP)

• Support of customer SDRLs

• Collaboration with Purchasing/Production teams

• Component alternate selection

• Part catalog maintenance

• Failure investigation support

• Testing coordination for compliance and reliability

• Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) generation

• Review of new technologies for reliability improvements

Soft Skills

• Effective collaboration

• Proactive planning

• Strong communication skills

• Problem-solving abilities

• Adaptability

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Avenel, New Jersey.

Work Environment

The role is based onsite with a team of about 200 people in NJ, addressing issues primarily related to Electrical Engineering (95%) and Mechanical Engineering (5%). This position offers the opportunity to work across all business sectors.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.