Sr. Component Engineer

Sr. Component Engineer
Harmonic is the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband solutions. We revolutionized broadband networking via the industry’s first virtualized broadband solution, enabling cable operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet service to consumers’ homes and mobile devices. Learn more at www.harmonicinc.com.

Role Description

We are looking for a Sr. Component Engineer

You will report to the Director of Quality

Location
Hybrid role – working at least 3 days a week from our offices in Caesarea

What you will be doing:
You will be a part of cutting-edge product development teams based in the US, France & Israel.
You will have a direct impact and ability to drive efficiency, excellence and capabilities into our methods and tools, improving the product development. You will have ownership and responsibility for defining and executing processes.
Providing technical guidance and support to Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing as a Subject Matter Expert
Creating / reviewing / improving / maintaining our Component Engineering methods, processes and procedures
Reviewing Electrical & custom engineering component requests to assure they meet requirements; own Components Lifecycle Management
Conducting and Reviewing component research on equivalent components (2nd Sources) to expand our AVL
Working with 3rd party OEMs, optics manufacturers, sub-assembly, and custom component manufacturers to ensure products meet quality, reliability, regulatory safety & EMC compliance, and FDA requirements.
Deep experience working with distributors & channels
Supporting product release processes, ensuring end-to-end BOM Quality from design to Manufacturing
Performing and reviewing BOM scrubs through the life cycle of the products – Identify high risk components & recommend alternative solutions.
Supporting Supply Chain & Contract Manufacturers
Leading Eng, Supply Chain, and Contract Manufactures to screen & qualify components from open markets & preventing counterfeits in production.
Monitor & track the PCN’s from Component Manufacturers, analyze the impact & report findings to Engineering & supply chain for action.
Managing Component Failure Analysis and Corrective Actions with suppliers.
Own & publish the annual conflict minerals report.

What you should have:
B.Sc. in Electrical/Computer Engineering. M.Sc. - advantage
10+ years of experience as a Component Engineer in the Communication/ RF /Computer/ Networking/ high-tech industry
Hands on experience with manufacturers in North America, Europe & Asia
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and component data sheets.
Understanding of fab processes, assembly processes, design processes, materials, and associated QA and Reliability issues.
Experience in electrical component selection, derating, contract manufacturers (PCBA)
Experience creating qualification plans and obsolescence analyses
Experience in component reliability, failure analysis or Destructive Physical Analysis
Experience in collaborating with the ECAD/physical board designers.
Experience with PLM tools (Oracle, Agile, Silicon Expert etc), MSOffice and other desktop tools
Strong communication skills in English
Experience working for, or closely with, an IC manufacturers – advantage
In-depth experience with Product Development Processes - advantage
Proficiency in Mandarin / Korean / Japanese - advantage
At Harmonic, we believe that building and nurturing a global team with diverse backgrounds and voices is critical to our success. Together, we achieve excellence through creativity and innovation, build relationships based on integrity and mutual respect, and deliver the highest quality in every aspect of our business for the benefit of our employees, business partners and shareholders.
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