At a Glance
- Tasks: Select and manage electronic components for innovative automotive products.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing team at ZF in Shirley, focused on cutting-edge technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, pension contributions, health cash plan, and life assurance.
- Other info: Collaborate with global teams and grow your career in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the automotive industry with your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in electrical/electronic engineering and knowledge of component lifecycle management.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
The Electronics Technology team consists of seven specialists dedicated to advancing core manufacturing and electronic technologies. The team is expected to grow rapidly in the near future to meet increasing global demands. We are looking for an Electronic Component Engineer to join the team and manage as well as support the selection, qualification, and lifecycle of electronic components used in our Automotive products.
What you can look forward to as Electronic Component Engineer:
- Select, evaluate, and approve electronic components (active and passive) to meet design, performance, and reliability requirements
- Define and support component qualification, testing, and validation activities
- Manage component lifecycle risks, including obsolescence, second sourcing, and supply continuity
- Support design teams with technical guidance, alternatives, and best-practice component usage
- Work with suppliers and manufacturers to resolve technical issues and improve component performance
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards
- Maintain component data, documentation, and standards within internal systems
- Work with Siemens EDM tools (or equivalent systems) to manage electronic component data, approvals, and lifecycle management
Your profile as Electronic Component Engineer:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent industry experience
- Strong knowledge of electronic components (active and passive)
- Experience with component selection, qualification, and lifecycle management
- Knowledge of electronic suppliers and supply chain
- Familiarity with Siemens EDM or similar component management tools
- Good understanding of REACH and RoHS compliance regulations
- Knowledge and understanding of quality, reliability, and compliance requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with global cross functional teams
- Strong oral and written communication skills, logical problem solving abilities, and openness to learning through feedback
Why you should choose ZF in Shirley:
- Competitive compensation
- Pension (up to 6% contribution from company with 3% contribution from employee)
- 2x Life Assurance cover
- Health Cashplan
Electronic Component Engineer employer: ZF Group
ZF in Shirley offers an exceptional work environment for a Global Manufacturing Technology Engineer, characterised by a commitment to innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, a robust pension scheme, and health cash plans, all within a culture that prioritises continuous learning and professional growth. With a rapidly expanding team and global reach, ZF provides unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge automotive technologies while fostering strong interpersonal connections across diverse teams.
