For over 60 years, SCI has been a leading provider of defense and aerospace electronics design and manufacturing services. From tactical communications systems to airborne communications and information processing, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep our first responders and war-fighters connected and protected in the field. We are currently recruiting highly qualified candidates, whose background and career goals meet our needs, for the following position in our Huntsville, AL facility. Please note that due to our Department of Defense contract requirements, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.. Job Title: Component Engineer Job purpose: SCI Technology Inc., a Sanmina company, is a leader in the design, development, manufacturing and sustainment of Avionics, Tactical Electronics and Sensor systems. We are looking for a creative mind to join our Component Engineering Group as a Component Engineer.  In this position, you will support program management, electrical and mechanical engineering, manufacturing and quality engineering, the materials and proposal development group.  The position requires a thorough knowledge of DMS management, component counterfeit avoidance, tin whisker mitigation, RoHS, and REACH.  You will be expected to be a team player and be able perform assigned tasks with little or no supervision. Nature of Duties/ Responsibilities: Maintains the Approved Parts List (APL) or (AVL) Approved Vendors List. Selects alternate sources of supply. Reviews all requests for new components to assure that a current part can satisfy the requirements. Establishes and maintains a specification system for off-the-shelf parts. Generates specifications and source control documents for all new custom component parts Maintains the APL and assigns new inventory part numbers Establishes standard titles for components. Flags obsolete parts. Review Bill of Materials and assess project product longevity. Consolidates duplicate parts and reduces inventory. Assists design engineers in the selection of parts that best fit their requirements. Maintains component library in the Orcad CIS Data Base. Participates in design reviews for the purpose of component selection, obsolescence, and standardization. Authorizes engineering change orders written against component and specifications Working with Manufacturing on E&O (Excess & Obsolete) component Inventories. Cost Analysis for components used and selected for new programs. Component End of Life (EOL), Availability, Lead-time and Pricing. Risk Management. Alert of Obsolete or Change of Cost Effectively because of EOL or PCN notice. Lead free lead finish documentation and specification, Assists the proposal department in converting customer BOM/AVLs into QuoteWin format and resolves component issues discovered by the pricing department. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience A minimum of 12 years relevant engineering work experience Must be a US Citizen Strong problem solving skills, good communication skills, and ability to work in a team Self-starter – ability to function with little direct oversight Computer skills (MS Office Suite) especially Excel and the creation of Macros Familiarity with Agile and DMS management tools such as QStar and Silicon Expert a plus for a successful candidate. Familiarity with DOD style technical documentation generation is considered a plus for a successful candidate. Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen