Component Engineer 1

Overview We are seeking a full-time Component Engineer 1 at Garmin’s U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting multiple departments through component library management including second source identification, communicating supplier / part status, and providing resources to improve component selection. Essential Functions Participates in ensuring that components used in Garmin products are high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective Releases and maintains component specification control drawings and component data for assigned components Promotes the use of preferred components and provides alternate passive component recommendations, upon request Appropriately notifies stakeholders for basic PCNs Works closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and suppliers on all component issues Completes small, assigned projects within commodities Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Technology or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) Demonstrates understanding of key electrical component characteristics Possesses basic knowledge of electrical component applications Demonstrates proficiency using PC systems and applications Desired Qualifications Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5) Electronic component purchasing experience Experience in Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical methods, quality standards and best practices Familiarity with electronic manufacturing processes, particularly Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Familiarity with various component manufacturing processes Proficient troubleshooting and "bench skills" Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here : Garmin BenefitsEssential Functions Participates in ensuring that components used in Garmin products are high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective Releases and maintains component specification control drawings and component data for assigned components Promotes the use of preferred components and provides alternate passive component recommendations, upon request Appropriately notifies stakeholders for basic PCNs Works closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and suppliers on all component issues Completes small, assigned projects within commodities

Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Technology or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) Demonstrates understanding of key electrical component characteristics Possesses basic knowledge of electrical component applications Demonstrates proficiency using PC systems and applications Desired Qualifications Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5) Electronic component purchasing experience Experience in Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical methods, quality standards and best practices Familiarity with electronic manufacturing processes, particularly Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Familiarity with various component manufacturing processes Proficient troubleshooting and "bench skills" Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here : Garmin Benefits