Component Engineering Technical Leader â High Speed Interconnect
Component Engineering Technical Leader â High Speed Interconnect
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01-09-2025
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Job Description
$160000 - $240000 a year
Location: San Jose CA (Hybrid: 4 days/week onsite)
Compensation: $168K $241K base bonus potential equity
Employment Type: Full-time Direct Hire
Industry: Networking Hardware / Systems / Electronics
Confidential Client: Leading global technology company
Overview
A global technology innovator is seeking a Component Engineering Technical Leader to drive failure analysis and root cause investigations for high-speed interconnect components used in advanced networking systems. This is a high-impact cross-functional role ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in fast-paced escalated situations and has deep interconnect and FA expertise.
Youll act as the technical lead for field NPI and reliability failure investigations collaborating closely with design teams global suppliers and manufacturing partners. Your findings will directly influence product improvements vendor accountability and long-term reliability standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle failure analysis of interconnect components (e.g. connectors backplanes cables)
Develop and execute non-destructive and destructive test strategies
Collaborate with vendors and internal labs to identify root causes and corrective actions
Present findings to senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional resolution
Improve FA methodologies and contribute to continuous process refinement
Required Qualifications
10 years of experience in hardware engineering failure analysis or component engineering
Deep knowledge of high-speed interconnects materials and manufacturing processes
Proficient in FA techniques and tools: X-ray SEM cross-sectioning FMEA 8D DOE
Experience managing supplier investigations and holding vendors accountable
Strong communication skills and experience presenting to executive leadership
Preferred Experience
Background in networking hardware or data center systems
Experience with PCB/PCBA assembly and signal integrity challenges
Prior work with major interconnect vendors (e.g. Molex Amphenol TE)
Exposure to customer-facing escalations or field failure management
Work Environment & Benefits
Hybrid schedule: Onsite in San Jose 4 days/week (not remote)
Relocation assistance: May be available for qualified candidates
Competitive base salary annual bonus and potential equity
Full medical/dental/vision 401(k) match paid sick leave and volunteer time
Join a global engineering team solving some of the most complex system reliability challenges in the industry
Employment Type
Full Time
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