What are the responsibilities and job description for the Components Electrical Engineer position at Miller Electric Mfg. LLC?
Job Description
Are you a driven early-career electrical engineer looking for mentorship, growth, and exciting challenges?
Miller Electric, an ITW company, is looking for a motivated Component Electrical Engineer to join our Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Center of Excellence (CoE). This entry-level role is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about technology and eager to make an impact in the Welding Segment.
As a Component Electrical Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of our products by managing the lifecycle of electronic components and collaborating with teams across engineering, sourcing, and production. You’ll help ensure seamless product development by aligning Bill of Materials (BOMs), solving obsolescence challenges, and recommending cost-effective solutions. You will drive efficiency, maintain strong vendor partnerships, and optimize supply chain. To succeed, you'll need strong project management abilities, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, results-focused approach. Ability to work independently, drive change, and deliver tangible impact will be key to influencing our products, processes, and long-term success.
If you're looking to build your career, learn from industry leaders, and contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of manufacturing, this is the perfect opportunity to grow and make a real impact.
How You Will Make An Impact
Electronic Component Management
Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories. ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns.
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.
The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.
Additional Information
ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Are you a driven early-career electrical engineer looking for mentorship, growth, and exciting challenges?
Miller Electric, an ITW company, is looking for a motivated Component Electrical Engineer to join our Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Center of Excellence (CoE). This entry-level role is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about technology and eager to make an impact in the Welding Segment.
As a Component Electrical Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of our products by managing the lifecycle of electronic components and collaborating with teams across engineering, sourcing, and production. You’ll help ensure seamless product development by aligning Bill of Materials (BOMs), solving obsolescence challenges, and recommending cost-effective solutions. You will drive efficiency, maintain strong vendor partnerships, and optimize supply chain. To succeed, you'll need strong project management abilities, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, results-focused approach. Ability to work independently, drive change, and deliver tangible impact will be key to influencing our products, processes, and long-term success.
If you're looking to build your career, learn from industry leaders, and contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of manufacturing, this is the perfect opportunity to grow and make a real impact.
How You Will Make An Impact
Electronic Component Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product development and sourcing teams to mitigate risks related to component lifecycle, sole sourcing, and lead times.
- New Product Development: Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to align Bill of Materials (BOMs) with product development, sourcing, and production timelines.
- Obsolescence Management: Proactively identify and resolve component obsolescence issues, recommending suitable alternatives to ensure product continuity.
- Sourcing Partnership: Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives in alignment with divisional goals to drive financial performance.
- Vendor Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with component manufacturers to resolve component issues and ensure compliance with required standards.
- Materials Management: Apply in-depth knowledge of materials functions to identify and communicate the value propositions of various component options.
- Component Management: Maintain and update the Approved Vendor List (AVL) for internal and external partners. Recommend alternative components based on cost, quality, delivery, and lifecycle, ensuring engineering approval.
- Self-Accountability: Exhibit a positive attitude, strong motivation, and a commitment to personal accountability.
- Project Management Skills: Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects effectively, prioritize tasks, and continuously improve processes.
- Strong Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and organizational communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Self-Starter: Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision, consistently following through on responsibilities.
- Adaptable: Remain flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and demands.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Effectively partners with engineers, suppliers, and business teams to develop and implement solutions.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Experience: Familiarity with different types of electrical components, their differences, and how to test them.
Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories. ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns.
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.
The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.
Additional Information
ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.