PCBA Sourcing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Supplier Strategy & Management Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers for PCB fabrication and assembly, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and technology roadmaps.
• Cost Management Lead cost analysis, benchmarking, and negotiation to achieve target pricing for complex multilayer PCBs and assemblies.
• Perform cost modeling and "should-cost" analysis for PCBAs and key electronic components.
• Drive cost reduction through design-to-cost and volume leverage strategies.
• Technical Collaboration Partner with hardware and system engineers during design and NPI phases to ensure DFM/DFX readiness and manufacturability.
• Participate in engineering design reviews and support supplier input for PCB stack-up, impedance control, and thermal considerations.
• Provide technical feedback to ensure component selection aligns with sourcing and lifecycle strategies.
• Risk & Compliance Identify supply chain risks including single-sourced components, end-of-life (EOL) risks, and geopolitical dependencies.
• Ensure suppliers comply with corporate, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., RoHS, REACH, ISO9001, ISO14001).
• Maintain supply continuity through dual-sourcing and risk mitigation plans.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) Manage sourcing activities through all product life cycle phases-from prototype through mass production.
• Coordinate early supplier engagement to support time-to-market and ramp-up readiness.
• Align supplier capacity and materials readiness with production schedules.
• Data & Market Intelligence Monitor component market trends, lead times, and technology developments relevant to server PCBAs.
• Provide insights on cost drivers, material constraints, and sourcing alternatives.

Requirements

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier engineering within the server industry.
• Technical Competencies: Deep understanding of PCB and PCBA manufacturing processes (e.g., SMT, BGA, reflow, conformal coating, AOI, ICT).
• Familiar with high-layer-count PCBs , high-speed signal design , and server-grade component sourcing .
• Knowledge of EMS supplier ecosystem and global sourcing best practices.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and cost analysis tools.
• Soft Skills: Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight timelines.
• Experience working with major EMS providers and ODMs in the server or networking hardware space.
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.
• Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Familiarity with global supply base management across APAC, NA, and EMEA.
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