Senior Manager, Component Engineering

MKS Instruments

Component Engineering Manager leading component strategies and compliance in high-tech manufacturing. Collaborating with teams to ensure reliability and regulatory adherence across various product lines.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeBangalore • California, Colorado, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead component selection, qualification, and approval processes for new and existing products
Ensure compliance with RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, and other global regulations
Manage component lifecycle, including obsolescence, alternates, and risk mitigation
Drive failure analysis and root cause investigation for component-related issues
Collaborate with design, sourcing, and quality teams during product development
Maintain component databases, BOM validation, and technical documentation
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of global component engineers
Allocate work, set priorities, and track team performance and deliverables
Define and implement best practices, SOPs, and engineering processes
Collaborate with stakeholders (R&D, procurement, suppliers, quality)
Support strategic decision-making for sourcing and supplier selection
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in component engineering or related domain
Prior experience managing or leading a team
Strong knowledge of electronic/mechanical components and systems
Familiarity with PLM tools, ERP systems, and component databases
Expertise in component reliability, compliance, and lifecycle management
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

component selectioncomponent qualificationfailure analysisroot cause investigationBOM validationtechnical documentationcomponent reliabilitylifecycle managementcompliance knowledgeproblem-solving

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringteam managementprioritizationperformance trackingcollaborationstrategic decision-makinganalytical skillscommunicationcontinuous improvement