Support Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Support Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA.

Key Tasks:

• Review all requests for new components and assure that the parts can satisfy the existing design requirements
• Assign inventory part numbers and construct standardized descriptions for all new parts
• Establish and maintain specifications for custom and off-the-shelf components
• Generate specifications for new custom parts
• Assist design engineers in the selection of parts that best fit their requirements
• Read and understand electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and component data sheets
• Work within the parameters of PLM to coordinate component approval and EOL/Obsolete status
• Authorize ECO's (Engineering Change Orders) written against component and specifications
• Interface with the ECAD team in the maintenance of Libraries and Databases
• Coordinate failure analysis and root cause/corrective actions with internal and vendor teams; Experience in dealing with external labs
• Value engineering (cost reduction); Work with cross-functional teams to source and suggest alternate parts. Teams will include SW Development, Operations Management, Materials Management, and Hardware Design Engineering
• Participate in product design reviews
• Test plan execution and creation

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of experience
• Experienced with many types of components such as SoC's, chipsets, memories, PMIC's, MOSFET's, diodes, resistors, inductors, capacitors, connectors and cable assemblies
• Demonstrated competence in the usage of digital oscilloscopes, multi-meters, LCR meters, curve-tracers, and related component test equipment
• Experienced with

ROHS/WEEE

requirements and current exemptions

• Experienced interfacing with contract manufacturers The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role.

We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.