Hardware Engineer III (OptoElectronics)

Job Title: Hardware Engineer III (OptoElectronics)

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $74/hr $78/hr (W2)

Job ID: 409246

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Component Engineer - Strategic Sourcing Engineering to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in qualification and supply-risk management of electrical, electromechanical, and optoelectronic components and a proven ability to drive multi-sourcing, manage ECN/PCN processes, and maintain BOM integrity from NPI through sustaining.

Responsibilities:

• Review, qualify, and approve electrical, electromechanical, and optoelectronic components for production use, including resistors, capacitors, ICs, connectors, discretes, inductors, filters, timing devices, PCB/FPC, and camera, optics, display, and battery modules.


• Execute second-sourcing and multi-sourcing activities per sourcing strategy to de-risk supply, mitigate EOL, allocation, lead-time, and PCN-driven shortages, and reduce cost.


• Determine component criticality and define qualification paths with EE reviewers; manage New Part Requests and add qualified MPNs to AVL, PLM (Teamcenter), and CBOM.


• Execute ECNs and track PCNs across NPI and sustaining; perform up-screening, derating, and component-level failure analysis.


• Own advanced BOM risk reviews to identify issues early and maintain EE BOM integrity across the portfolio.


• Partner with GSM and PCE as the technical counterpart on Category A/B parts; support CM component inquiries and shortage escalations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Materials, or related field.


• 5+ years in component or hardware engineering, supplier quality, or supply-chain engineering.


• Working knowledge of passive and active components, datasheets, and qualification and reliability methods, including up-screening, derating, and failure analysis.


• Experience with PLM tools such as Agile or Teamcenter, AVL and BOM management, and ECN and PCN processes.


• AI related experiences.

Preferred Skills:

• Consumer electronics and high-volume hardware NPI experience.


• Electrical Engineering experience.


• Track record introducing alternate sources at scale and driving cost savings.


• Direct experience with contract manufacturers and component suppliers across regions.


• Proficiency using AI tools and CE expertise to create data-mining solutions and design guidelines that enable data-driven decisions for GSM and EE teams.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits


• Opportunities for growth with global clients


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Fair Chance Notice

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations and standards, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

Interested? Apply Now!

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