Principal Component Engineer (R287041)

Electrical Principal Engineer

Our Electrical Engineering team puts the spark into the full hardware development lifecycle, from concept to production. It takes experts in system architecture definition, design, analysis, prototyping, sourcing & the debugging and validation of layouts or routes to deliver state-of-the-art products for a changing world. We work closely with designers, cross-functional teams within Dell Technologies and suppliers to make sure electronic designs meet a range of requirements, including schedule, feature set, functionality and quality, as well as industry standards.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Electrical Principal Engineer on our Component Engineering Team in Taiwan.

What you'll achieve

This engineering role enables you to leverage your engineering skills in a fast-paced innovative environment requiring high reliability components. You need to work cross functionally to ensure Dell gets the best components and suppliers for the specified application.

You will:

Be responsible for managing the use of electrical cables/connectors on Dell's products. Includes specifying the appropriate cables/connectors for the application, qualifying multiple suppliers, creation of technology roadmaps, and driving resolution of component quality or reliability excursions. Additional duties include evaluating product performance and reliability test data as part of the component/supplier approval process for both new and existing connectors.

• Work with design engineers, procurement and suppliers to determine connector requirements and drive cable/connector selection and second source identification. Understand supplier and/or design requested changes to components and drive these changes through the formal component release and control procedures.
• Work with design engineers on the resolution of cable/connector related issues.
• Analyze and evaluate components specifications to determine suitable alternate sources when required. This will occur for both development and sustaining products.
• Work with the design team, cross functional team and suppliers to ensure that components selected meet the requirements for feature set, functionality, cost, reliability, regulatory compliance, and industry standards compliance.
• Ensure cables/connectors selected meet manufacturability, reliability and testability goals. Leverage/manage production tools to standardize and specify the cables/connectors for BOM implementation.

Take the first step towards your dream career

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here's what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

• Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to rationalize strategic direction into meaningful actions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• In depth understanding of basic Engineering principles.
• Operational command of Microsoft outlook, Excel and word.

Desirable Requirements

• BSEE or BSME or other technical degree required; Masters would be a plus
• Previous Cable/Connector experience