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Axon

Builds weapons, cameras and software for police

Electrical Component Engineer 1

Board & Electronics DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeScottsdale, AZ, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
  • At least five years of experience in component engineering or related roles is required.
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Global Supply Chain, Operations, and Contract Manufacturers to resolve component selection and use issues.
  • Working knowledge of engineering documentation, including schematics, component datasheets, and Gerber files, and standard document control practices such as ECRs, ECOs, and deviations.
  • Ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to develop relationships with stakeholders and drive rigor in supplier selection.
  • Ability to manage rapid changes typical during the new product introduction development process.
  • Experience with Arena Product Lifecycle Management or an equivalent system and a quality management system is required.
  • Experience analyzing and selecting electronic and mechanical components.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing and design environments.
  • Familiarity with conflict mineral reporting and other compliance and environmental, health, and safety tasks.
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision.
  • Ability to work under high pressure and deliver results.
  • Located or willing to relocate to Scottsdale, Arizona.
  • Previous design experience, schematic capture, and layout.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay current on technologies.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence change and produce results.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with design engineering teams early in the new product introduction process to influence component selection using industry experience.
  • Build relationships with electronics manufacturers and their representatives to understand product roadmaps and availability for current and future product development.
  • Work with sourcing to develop and ramp component sources for new products and support timely component purchasing for engineering development builds.
  • Select strategic components to support product scalability for lifecycles of five or more years.
  • Assist Category Managers and cross-functional category teams in developing and executing commodity strategies supporting new product introduction, including cost optimization, time to market, technology, quality, supply continuity, supply-chain consolidation, service, and risk mitigation.
  • Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities for new and existing products with category management and continuous engineering teams.
  • Identify supply-chain risks and work with Category Managers and the Continuous Engineering team to qualify additional sources for critical bill-of-material components.
  • Manage active bills of materials in the electronic component database tool.
  • Own development and maintenance of the end-of-life maintenance process based on manufacturer product change notices.
  • Provide formal reports on electronic-component obsolescence and environmental solutions, including diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages management, product change notices, and end-of-life matters.
  • Provide input on new designs to improve product reliability and longevity.
  • Support the team with information on the cost, availability, and technical advantages of component and manufacturer choices.
  • Ensure internal part numbers, datasheets, and descriptions are accurate in databases.
  • Generate internal standards for component selection.
  • Liaise with external agencies on reliability and component issues.

Desired Qualifications

  • Work experience in a new product introduction sourcing environment is preferred.
  • Experience with schematic tools such as Cadence, Altium, or Siemens is a plus.
  • Experience with electronic database management tools such as Silicon Expert, Z2Data, or IHS Markit is preferred.
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Enterprise Resource Planning is preferred.
  • Experience with Jira project and issue tracking is preferred.
  • Experience with Quip, SharePoint, and other collaboration tools is preferred.

About the Company

Axon

Builds weapons, cameras and software for police

Axon builds public safety technology for police, emergency responders and security teams, combining connected devices with software that manages their work. Its TASER weapons and body cameras link field equipment to a cloud platform used throughout an investigation. Agencies use Axon Evidence to store recordings, control access and share case material with prosecutors, while its records and real-time operations tools organize reports and coordinate responses. Axon earns money from device sales and subscriptions that combine software, equipment upgrades and support over multiple years. Founded in 1993, Axon is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Scottsdale, AZ
Founded
1993

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