Engr 1, Electrical — Senior Electronics Component Engineer /
Altium Library Manager Location:
Irvine, CA 92618 |
Job Type:
Contractor |
Onsite:
5 days/week | Temp-to-Perm Potential |
Bill Rate:
$92/hr About the Role Join a leading electronics engineering team as a Senior Electronics Component Engineer and Altium Library Manager. This dynamic, onsite role empowers you to take ownership of electronic component engineering while managing the Altium component library critical to high-reliability prototype builds. Collaborate with engineering, procurement, suppliers, and manufacturing partners in a fast-paced environment where your expertise drives product success and process optimization. Temp-to-perm potential offers long-term growth for high performers. Responsibilities
- Lead BOM reviews ensuring cost efficiency, availability, lifecycle risk mitigation, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance
- Own and maintain Altium component library content, managing schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D models
- Document and implement version-controlled Altium library standards and ensure data quality for accurate BOMs and board layouts
- Identify, communicate, and mitigate electronic component supply chain risks proactively
- Validate RoHS and REACH compliance for all electronic components
- Partner cross-functionally with engineers, procurement, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to streamline component selection and prototype build execution
- Coordinate prototype build handoffs, clarify workflows, and track sourcing, kitting, or assembly readiness Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
- 10+ years electronics component engineering and Altium Designer experience, including component library management
- Deep understanding of component selection, lifecycle management, alternates, PCB assembly, and BOM analysis
- Strong communication skills to convey technical risks and recommendations to stakeholders
- Working knowledge of RoHS and REACH compliance Preferred Skills
- Prototype build support in regulated, high-reliability environments (medical, aerospace, defense, industrial)
- Alternate component qualification and supply chain risk mitigation
- Experience with contract manufacturers, suppliers, and sourcing partners
- Familiarity with part approval workflows, engineering change processes, and controlled library releases
- BOM documentation and component kit preparation for external manufacturing Benefits
- Competitive bill rate with temp-to-perm growth opportunity
- Exposure to high-impact, cross-functional projects
- Collaborate with top-tier engineering and manufacturing teams
- Onsite work fosters direct collaboration and accelerated learning How to Apply Ready to shape the future of electronics engineering?
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your Altium and component engineering experience to our hiring team.