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Component Engineer - Technical Lead

$160,000 - $240,000 a year

Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid – 3+ days onsite/week required)

Industry: Networking / High-Speed Hardware / Semiconductor Supply Chain

Employment Type: Full-time | Individual Contributor | U.S. Based Only

Compensation:

Base Salary Range: $168,800 – $241,200

Bonus Eligible

Equity (RSUs): May be offered based on fit

Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and more

Overview:

A global technology leader is seeking a Component Engineering Technical Lead to join its high-impact hardware quality and supply chain group. This role will drive the selection, qualification, and failure analysis of high-speed digital components, including PHYs, FPGAs, CPUs, SoCs, and Retimers. The individual will work cross-functionally with hardware engineering, quality, NPI, and global suppliers to ensure component integrity, supply continuity, and long-term reliability across next-generation networking and compute platforms.

This is a high-visibility, hybrid position based in San Jose, CA, requiring strong technical ownership, supplier management capabilities, and the ability to navigate complex issues from lab to leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Own end-to-end component qualification and selection processes for high-speed digital ICs

Lead root cause investigations and failure analysis (FA) of component-level issues across silicon, system, and assembly layers

Collaborate closely with internal design, sourcing, reliability, and NPI teams to ensure alignment across the hardware lifecycle

Influence vendor technology roadmaps, drive availability of next-gen components, and evaluate early silicon readiness

Define and validate design margin requirements for SERDES-based architectures and interface protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, Fibre Channel)

Develop structured documentation for component evaluations, FA reports, and corrective actions

Required Experience:

8–15 years of experience in component engineering, hardware design, or field applications engineering within the networking, semiconductor, or compute industries

Deep technical exposure to PHYs, Retimers, FPGAs, CPUs, or SoCs and their integration into system designs

Hands-on familiarity with FA methodologies including 8D, RCA, and electrical/mechanical debug tools

Demonstrated success working with external suppliers and internal engineering stakeholders to resolve component issues

Strong communication skills — must be able to articulate findings and technical trade-offs to both engineers and senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience at a networking OEM or semiconductor vendor

Understanding of HTOL, ELFR, LU, ESD, and other reliability screening methodologies

Familiarity with signal integrity concepts, eye diagrams, and system-level performance trade-offs

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred

Additional Requirements:

Must be based in or willing to relocate to the San Jose, CA area

Hybrid schedule: minimum 3 days/week onsite

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Candidates who have applied to this client within the last 6 months will not be considered

Minimal travel required (<10%)

Component Engineer Technical Lead PHY Retimer FPGA SoC CPU SERDES Failure Analysis Root Cause PCIe Ethernet Signal Integrity NPI Supplier Management

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