Electronics Component Tech Lead (India)

Reporting directly to the Electronics and Electrical Engineering Manager in France and in dotted line to the Electronics & Component Engineering Manager in India, the Component Engineering Lead will act as: a component engineering expert supporting CAMECA business units globally. He/ She will also be the key user and subject-matter expert for SiliconExpert (or equivalent tools), driving best practices, data quality, and adoption, a risk anticipator, proactively identifying supply, lifecycle, and compliance risks at BOM level and a bridge between Engineering, Sourcing, and Suppliers, ensuring fast, fact-based decision-making. This role is a critical enabler for business continuity, cost competitiveness, and engineering robustness.

Responsibilities:

The Component Engineering Tech-Lead will:

• Component Supply Risk Management (Current & Future)
  
  
  
  • React rapidly to immediate component shortages impacting business units 
  
  
  • Perform BOM-level risk assessments covering: Lifecycle status (NRND, EOL, obsolescence), Sole / single-source components, multi-sourcing opportunities, market availability and lead-time volatility, geopolitical and regional risks (e.g. China–Taiwan exposure), monitor market trends by commodity (ICs, passives, connectors, discretes, etc.) · 
  
  
  
  


• Component Intelligence & Tool Ownership (SiliconExpert)
  
  
  
  • Act as global key user and reference for SiliconExpert or equivalent platforms
  
  
  • Define and maintain standard methodologies for: Risk scoring, Lifecycle monitoring, Compliance checks (RoHS, REACH, PFAS, conflict minerals)
  
  
  • Support engineering teams in interpreting tool outputs and translating data into decisions
  
  
  • Drive continuous improvement of data quality, templates, and dashboards 
  
  
  • Train and support internal stakeholders (Engineering, Sourcing, Materials) ·
  
  
  
  


• Alternate & Replacement Component Strategy 
  
  
  
  • Identify drop-in alternatives whenever possible, using SiliconExpert, OEMs, distributors, and brokers
  
  
  • Analyze parametric, form-fit-function (FFF) differences 
  
  
  • Recommend validated alternatives to BU Engineering teams
  
  
  • Coordinate feasibility reviews with Product & R&D Engineering 
  
  
  • Ensure availability of alternates by working closely with Sourcing and Materials
  
  
  
  


• Engineering Change Management 
  
  
  
  • Support and coordinate ECO / ECR / ECN processes related to component changes
  
  
  • Ensure timely update of technical documentation, BOMs, and PLM data
  
  
  • Act as a structured interface between Engineering and Procurement
  
  
  
  


• Cost Optimization & VAVE Initiatives 
  
  
  
  • Identify and lead cost-out / VAVE opportunities through component re-design, re-sourcing, or standardization
  
  
  • Support business units with data-backed recommendations to improve margin resilience
  
  
  
  


• Compliance & Regulatory Activities
  
  
  
  • Ensure component-level compliance with: RoHS / REACH / PFAS, customer-specific regulatory requirements
  
  
  • Support audits and internal compliance reviews
  
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Education & experience:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
  
  
  • Master’s degree is a plus
  
  
  • 13–15+ years of experience in: Component engineering, electronics supply chain or product engineering, multi-commodity environments
  
  
  • Strong exposure to global supply chains and international stakeholders
  
  
  • Proven hands-on experience with SiliconExpert or similar component intelligence tools (mandatory)
  
  
  
  


• Professionnal knowledge & abilities:
  
  
  
  • Deep knowledge of electronic components across major commodity families
  
  
  • Strong understanding of: Component lifecycle management, Obsolescence mitigation strategies, PLM systems and BOM structures
  
  
  • Advanced data skills: Strong MS Excel capability, Comfortable handling large, complex datasets
  
  
  • Solid understanding of electronics compliance frameworks
  
  
  • Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
  
  
  • Ability to work autonomously while interacting with global teams 
  
  
  • Clear, structured communication in English (written & verbal)
  
  
  • Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach
  
  
  • Comfortable operating in a matrix and multicultural environment
  
  
  
  

Business Unit:

• CAMECA is a world leading supplier of microanalytical and metrology instrumentation for research and process control. Our instruments measure elemental and isotopic composition in materials down to atomic resolution and equip government and university labs as well as high-tech industrial companies around the world.


• Learn how we address challenging characterization needs in diverse markets by visiting our website: semiconductor, nanotechnology and novel materials, nuclear science, energy, biology, environment, mining, geology.


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