Component Engineer 1 CR Alajuela, Costa Rica + **Education / Educación:** Bachelor’s Degree (Related Technical Field) + **Experience / Experiencia:** At least 0-2 years of professional experience with a bachelor’s degree, in positions with a similar level of responsibility, decision-making and problem solving. + Recognized expertise within a similar organization. + **Specialized Knowledge (Desirable) / Conocimiento especializado (preferible):** + Understanding of electrical design and manufacturing processes + Ability to manage multiple active projects. + Understanding of engineering documentation (e.g., schematics, data sheets) and standard document control practices. + Familiarity with laboratory test equipment used in electrical engineering work such as multimeters, oscilloscopes. + Knowledge and experience working through full product lifecycle. + Excellent understanding of component parameters of common electrical and electro-mechanical devices such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, ferrite beads, sensors, various ICs + Advanced ability to create and manage documentation according to design control procedures. Thorough understanding of revision control for design and documentation. + Experience in the medical device field or other regulated industry preferred. + Understanding of medical device standards & chemical compliance standards (e.g. RoHS/REACH) preferred. + **Languages ​​required for the position (Desirable) / Idiomas requeridos para el puesto (preferible):** Spanish/Fluent English + **Computer tools and knowledge level required (Desirable) / Herramientas informáticas y nivel de conocimiento requerido:** + Proficient in Microsoft Office + Experience with Agile Product Development Lifecyle Management Beneficial + **Qualifications / Cualificaciones:** + Collaborative + Attention to Detail + Problem Solving + Decision Quality + Organizational Agility + Project Leadership + Communication + **Summary of Duties and Responsibilities / Resumen de funciones y responsabilidades:** Essential duties are listed in order of greatest importance. The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the below mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs. + Provide time critical solutions to our customers, navigate across functions, business operations, and external suppliers to influence positive outcomes. + Responsible for component engineering solutions for new and legacy products. + Work individually and in a team to identify proper components for the specifications determined. + Collaborate cross-functionally with to resolve component related issues. This may include electrical engineering, manufacturing, global supply chain, quality, and vendors. + Specifies, evaluates, and selects electronic and electro-mechanical components. + Triage initial component issues, resolving some problems directly or escalating other issues to engineering team. Must be able to problem solve on component tasks and demonstrate a strong commitment to production needs. + Evaluate new and alternative compliant components for engineering and production. + Develops and maintains processes related to component tracking, selection, and usage. + Complete review and documentation for new products and components to ensure all parts meet chemical compliance requirements. + Creates supporting documentation such as component comparison documents and engineering change orders. + Executes change control documentation in accordance with procedures for evaluation and implementation of components. + Review and understand design and compliance requirements to make proper component selection. + Incorporates chemical compliance, availability and EOL data when selecting components. + Establishes and maintains key vendor distributor contacts to locate and procure select components as well as acquiring proper specification documentation. + Manages critical components shortages and leverages knowledge to find creative component solutions- using component variants/alternatives.