Job Description
Specialist Component Engineer
JOB TITLE
We are seeking a Specialist Component Engineer with 710 years of experience in electronic
component engineering, lifecycle management, and supply chain risk mitigation. The role involves
driving component selection, obsolescence management, alternate part qualification, compliance,
and standardization activities across multiple Hubbell Business Units. The ideal candidate will
collaboratewithglobalEngineering, Sourcing, Quality,and Manufacturingteamstoensureproduct
sustainability, component availability, and cost optimization throughout the product lifecycle
JOB OVERVIEW

Lead component selection, qualification, and approval activities for NPD and sustaining
engineering projects.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Monitor component lifecycles, Product Change Notifications (PCNs), End-of-Life (EOL)
notices, and technology roadmaps.
Identify, evaluate, and qualify alternate and second-source components to mitigate supply
chain risks.
Partner with global Business Units, Engineering, Sourcing, and Suppliers to resolve
component-related challenges.
Perform BOM analysis, cost optimization, and component standardization across product
families.
Drive obsolescence mitigation strategies and support redesigning activities for legacy
products.
Maintain approved component databases, preferred parts lists, AVL, and engineering
libraries.

Ensure compliance with RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, and other regulatory requirements.
Support supplier assessments, technical evaluations, and component qualification activities.
Prepare engineering reports, risk assessments,



lifecycle analyses, and component
recommendations.

Contribute to Design-to-Value (DtV), cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support product sustainability and manufacturing continuity through proactive component
management.
Education
WHAT WILL HELP YOU
THRIVE IN THIS ROLE?

B.E. / B.Tech. / M.E. / M.Tech. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics &
Communication Engineering, or M.Sc. in Electronics.
Experience
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710 years of experience in Component Engineering, Electronics Hardware Design, Product
Sustaining, or Electronic Manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting global products across multiple Business Units and cross-functional
teams.
Technical Expertise
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Solid knowledge of semiconductors, passive devices, electromechanical components,
sensors, power devices, and communication modules.
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Expertise in component lifecycle management, obsolescence analysis, and risk mitigation.
Working knowledge of ECAD tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, Mentor
Graphics PADS, and component library creation/maintenance processes.

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Experience reviewing component symbols, PCB footprints, 3D models, and CAD library
standards
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Experience managing PCNs, PDNs, EOL notifications, and alternate component qualifications.
Knowledge of AVL management, component standardization, and BOM optimization.
Familiarity with Silicon Expert, Z2Data, IHS, or equivalent lifecycle management tools.
Working knowledge of RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, UL, and regulatory compliance
requirements.
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Understanding PCB design, embedded hardware systems, and electronics manufacturing
processes.
Exposure to PLM/ERP systems such as Windchill, Agile, Arena, SAP, or equivalent.
Additional Skills
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively with global engineering and sourcing teams across multiple time
zones.
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Strong project coordination and multitasking abilities.
Ability to drive component standardization, cost reduction, and supply chain resilience
initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience supporting industrial, utility, power, metering, protection & control, or embedded
electronics products.
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Exposure to global sourcing strategies and supplier management activities.
Experienceleadingcomponent engineeringinitiativesacrossmultipleproductlinesorbusiness
units.
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Knowledge ofDesign-to-Value (DtV), Value Engineering, and cost optimization methodologies.
Experience developing component engineering processes, best practices, and governance
frameworks.

📌 Component Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Hubbell
📍 Chennai