Electrical Component Engineer (Onsite)

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers pursuing societys most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products we work better together. We connect with candor and care seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced challenging and meaningful. Here youll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

This role sits at the intersection of engineering and supply chain owningcomponentstrategy from design through full product lifecycle. You will directly influence product cost supply resilience and scalability by drivingcomponentselection supplier strategy and lifecycle risk management across Axons product portfolio.

WhatYoullDo

Location:Scottsdale Arizona(HQ)
Reports to:Director of Category Management
Direct Reports:none

• Partnerwith design engineering teamsearly in theNPI development process to influencecomponentselectionbyleveragingyour industry experience.

• Establish strong relationships with manufacturers and their associated representatives in the electronics industry to understand product roadmaps and availability to support current and future product development.

• Work with the sourcing team to develop and rampcomponentsources for new products and support the NPI teams efforts to ensure components arepurchasedin a timely mannerfor engineering development builds.

• Leverage your technicalexpertiseand industry knowledge to select key strategic components to support product scalability for 5 year lifecycles.

• Assistthe respective Category Managers and cross-functional category teams in developing and executing multidimensional commodity strategies that support the NPI work stream with an emphasis on cost optimization time to market technology quality supply continuity supply chain consolidationserviceand risk mitigation.

• Identifyand manage the implementation of cost reduction opportunities on new and existing products in collaboration with the category management and continuous engineering teams.

• Identifyrisks in our current supply chain and work together with the Category Managers and Continuous Engineering team to qualifyadditionalsources of supply for critical components on our BOMs.

• Manage all active BOMs in the electroniccomponentdatabase tool.

• Own the development and maintenance of the EOL Maintenance Process based on incoming manufacturer Product Change Notices (PCNs).

• Provide formal reports on obsolescence and environmental solutions for electronic components including DMSMS (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages) Management PCNs and EOLs.

• Provide input tonew designsto improve product reliability and longevity.

• Provide support to the teamregardingcost availability and technical advantages of variouscomponentchoices and manufacturer choices.

• Ensure all existing and new internal part numbers datasheets and descriptions are correct in our databases.

• Generate internal standards relating tocomponentselection.

• Liaise with external agenciesregardingreliability andcomponentissues.

What You Bring

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• 5 years of experience incomponentengineeringor relatedroles.

• Work experience in a new product introduction (NPI) sourcing environment is preferred.

• Ability to coordinate cross functionally with groups such asEngineering Quality Global Supply Chain Operations and Contract Manufacturers to resolve issuespertaining tocomponentselectionand use.

• Complete understanding/working knowledge of engineering documentation (i.e. schematicscomponentdata sheets Gerber files etc.) and standard document control practices (ECRs ECOs deviations etc.)

• Ability to work on multiple cross functional projects simultaneously.

• Ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive proper rigor inthesupplier selection process.

• Self-motivatedresourcefuland ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to manage rapid changes typical during the NPI development process.

• Experience with Arena ProductLifecycle Management(PLM) or equivalent and quality management system (QMS)required.

• Experience with schematic tools like CadenceAltiumSiemensis a plus.

• Experience with electronic database management tools like Silicon Expert Z2Data or IHS Markitpreferred.

• Experience with MS Dynamics 365 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systempreferred.

• Experience with Jira project and issue trackingpreferred.

• Experience with QuipSharePointand other collaboration toolspreferred.

• Excellent communicator ability to lead and influence change in the face of complexity and ambiguity.

• Analytical fact based with keen attention to detail.

• Proficientinmanaging and understanding cross-cultural business practices.

• Experience in electronic and mechanicalcomponentanalysis and selection.

• Familiarity with manufacturing and design environments.

• Excellent oral and writtencommunicationsskills.

• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Willingness to learn new skills and stay up to date on the latest technologies.
• Familiarity with conflict mineral reporting and other compliance/EHS related tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills

• Very organizedandhighattention to detail.

• Able to work under high pressure and deliver results.

• Located or willing torelocateto Scottsdale AZ.

• Ability to influence create win/win situations and produce results.
• Previousdesign experience schematiccaptureand layout.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match

• Discretionary paid time off

• Paid parental leave for all

• Medical Dental Vision plans

• Fitness Programs

• Emotional & Mental Wellness support

• Learning & Development programs

• And yes we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listedhereinmay vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

Dont meet every single requirement Thats ok. At Axon we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed here we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all duties responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

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