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Department OverviewProduct Sourcing and Supply Intelligence (PSSI) team focused on strengthening supply chain resilience through strategic part sourcing and risk mitigation by guiding part selection and driving alternate sourcing during product development — ensuring BOM health, flexibility, and supply readiness for on-cost, on-ramp success.
Job Description
We are looking for a proactive and analytical individual to join our team as a Component Engineer. This role focuses on identifying dual-source options, managing crisis parts, and enabling data-driven decisions to support business continuity.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify alternative and dual-source part solutions for at-risk components or constrained supply.
Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost structures to recommend competitive alternates.
Ensure alternate proposals meet internal standards, external regulatory compliance and aligned with Procurement strategy
Support the development and execution of contingency and mitigation plans to manage supply risks
Collaborate with stakeholders to align on proposals and execution timelines..
Conduct competitive benchmarking to provide insights that support cost and design improvement and maintain a competitive edge.
Maintain and track mitigation activities in Funnel database and provide updates to stakeholders
Basic Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
6 - 7 years of experience in component engineering, supply chain, sourcing, or NPI-related functions.
Strong understanding of electronic components (active, passive, electromechanical) and BOM structure.
Familiarity with part qualification processes, dual/alternate sourcing, and risk mitigation strategies.
Experience working with PLM systems (e.g., Agile), component databases (e.g., SiliconExpert), and BI tools (e.g., Tableau).
Ability to interpret datasheets, part specifications, and understand compliance requirements (e.g., RoHS, REACH).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to assess technical feasibility of alternate parts.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, especially in cross-functional and global environments.
Detail-oriented, self-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanNo
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
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