Component Engineer

Help shape the future of mobility.

Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv's passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

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Your Role

Be responsible for selection, quality and reliability of parts used in Aptiv Products. Act as the in-house specialist for component portfolios. Define and maintain commodity strategy in order to use the appropriate technology parts. Interface with design engineers, commodity specialists, and vendor personnel to resolve problems and issues. Investigate alternate component technologies and suppliers to reduce cost while improving component quality and reliability.

• Component Selection, Obsolescence Management
• Provide component level expertise and consultation to Design Engineers
• Component Ownership (Requirements review, Selection, Usage and Issue addressing) of parts being used.
• Component Applications knowledge
• Create and manage roadmaps for Semiconductor parts and their applications for future technologies/products.
• First hand analysis of Product team's specific requirements in selecting the right component for Customer RFQs. (Component & System)
• Conduct failure analysis/corrective action with suppliers. Analyze component failure trends.
• Design, Conduct, and document Qualification Tests of new electronic components considered for new designs.
• Manage / create standard component qualification processes where needed.
• Facilitate communication and interactions between suppliers and design teams.
• Assist in identifying and resolving manufacturing problems.
• Support purchasing team during negotiations, part creation
• BOM health management

• BE/ME/M.Tech graduate in Electricals/Electronics with 5-8 years of experience in component Engineer.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience as an a component engineer dealing with Semiconductor components, passive components
• Applications engineer dealing with Semiconductor components, passive components and electro mechanical components.
• Expert in finding alternate components for reference parts suitable for designs
• Knowledge on passive and active components, Knowledge with product families and technology roadmaps.
• Technical knowledge on manufacturing, quality and reliability issues related to semiconductor components.
• Strong understanding of passive, semiconductor component manufacturing processes.
• Component level feature expertise, automotive applications support.
• Use of Mentor Graphics EDM, Silicon Expert, IHS etc...
• Knowledge of IC design, fabrication process and construction techniques, application and critical specifications that affect performance and reliability.
• Knowledge of ESD, MSL, RoHS, and REACH electronic component compliance
• Experience in preparing customer and/or management level briefings.
• IC, component Qualification standards, Qualification Gap analysis.
• Knowledge of International Standards Organization (ISO), Automotive Electronics Council(AEC), JEDEC and Military (MIL-STD) standards will be an added advantage.
• Passion for Latest Semiconductor technologies and its applications.
• Expertise on Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power automate will be added advantage

• You can grow at Aptiv. Whether you are working towards a promotion, stepping into leadership, considering a lateral career move, or simply expanding your network - you can do it here. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. Our team is our most valuable asset. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

• Hybrid and flexible working hours;
• Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);
• Life and accident insurance;
• Sodexo cards for food and beverages
• Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;
• EAP Employee Assistance;
• Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);
• Creche facility for working parents;