Job Title - Senior Electronics Sourcing NPD Engineer Experience - 3 to 6 years Location - Mumbai Dadar Work Mode - Work from Office Work Week - Monday to Friday About the Company Miko is an advanced consumer robotics innovation lab focused on the mission of Bringing Robotics and AI to every consumer home Founded by young and dynamic entrepreneurs from IIT Bombay Miko is a global deep tech company with offices in the US UK and India and a customer base across 140 countries Focused on taking Robotics and AI to every consumer home Miko is the first of its kind content on subscription hardware platform for kids powered by patented technology Our latest flagship product Miko3 www miko ai is a playful learning robot that engages educates and entertains kids Launched simultaneously across the US UK India and the UAE in 2021 Miko 3 is a unique offering that focuses on the learning and development of the child through self-initiated contextual topics with children to enable conversational learning It hosts a powerful marketplace for third-party content partners to plug their content and connect with Miko users on subscription Website https in miko ai Role Summary We are looking for a proactive and technically sound Senior Electronics Sourcing NPD Engineer to manage electronic component sourcing engage with global vendors and partners and support end-to-end electronics development from concept to mass production The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with IC manufacturers global distributors PCBA suppliers and EMS ODM partners along with strong working knowledge of fabrication processes and supplier evaluation Key Responsibilities Sourcing Procurement Source ICs microcontrollers power ICs memory etc passives sensors and electromechanical components Develop and manage strong relationships with IC manufacturers authorized distributors e g Arrow Avnet Mouser etc EMS providers OEMs and ODMs Identify alternate suppliers and components for cost savings and risk mitigation Evaluate and select PCBA fabrication partners based on technical capabilities cost quality and lead time Negotiate pricing supply terms and ensure adherence to procurement and compliance protocols New Product Development NPD Support Collaborate with R D and hardware teams to support component selection during design phases EVT DVT PVT Assist in evaluating component compatibility for wireless protocols BLE Wi-Fi Cellular etc Provide trade-off analysis for cost availability and performance of critical components Support prototyping validation builds and ramp-up plans in coordination with ODMs EMS Technical Compliance Expertise Understand the end-to-end PCBA fabrication process including material selection PCB stack-up surface finish panelization and testing Evaluate PCBA suppliers and fabrication houses for technical and quality competence Read and interpret BOMs electrical schematics datasheets and fabrication files Ensure REACH RoHS and relevant environmental material compliance are met Manage PCN EOL processes obsolescence planning and technical change control Work with cloud-based BOM management platforms Altium 365 Silicon Expert Source Engine etc Program Data Management Act as sourcing lead for RFIs RFQs and RFPs across all NPD projects Maintain clean up-to-date component data and lifecycle status Work with planning and warehouse teams to ensure component availability for builds Collaborate cross-functionally with global supply chain and procurement teams Key Interfaces Internal Engineering Project Management Operations Product External Component Manufacturers Distributors EMS ODM Partners PCBA Suppliers Brokers Skills Competencies Deep understanding of electronic components PCBA assembly and sourcing lifecycle Strong exposure to global component markets and distributor ecosystems Ability to evaluate PCBA fabrication vendors for quality cost and compliance Working knowledge of Incoterms customs documentation vendor onboarding Effective communicator with cross-functional and external stakeholders Analytical and detail-oriented with robust negotiation skills Qualifications B E B Tech in Electronics or related field with 3-6 years of sourcing or NPD experience OR Diploma in Electronics Engineering with 5-7 years of relevant experience Prior experience working with EMS ODM and understanding of PCBA fabrication is a must Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay 500 000 00 - 1 000 000 00 per year Benefits Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid sick time Provident Fund Application Question s How many years of experience do you have with electronics component sourcing Which electronics component have you sourced How many years of experience do you have vendor and supplier management How many vendors have you managed Do you have experience with international global sourcing especially China sourcing Have you worked on end-to-end product development cycles EVT DVT PVT What is your current CTC What is your Expected CTC Kindly help us with your Notice Period Last working day Work Location In person