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Actalent Component Engineer in Avenel, New Jersey
Job Title: Component Engineer
Job 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
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.
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