Hardware Engineer II

We are seeking a Component Engineer - Reality Labs Hardware, Strategic Sourcing Engineering to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in component engineering, qualification, and supply-risk management for electrical, electromechanical, and optoelectronic parts and a proven ability to de-risk BOMs through multi-sourcing, execute ECN/PCN processes, and maintain product quality from NPI through sustaining., * Review, qualify, and approve electrical, electromechanical, and optoelectronic components for production use.

• Execute second-sourcing and multi-sourcing activities to mitigate EOL, allocation, lead-time, and PCN-driven risks and reduce cost.
• Determine component criticality and define qualification paths with EE reviewers; manage New Part Requests and feed qualified MPNs into AVL, PLM, and CBOM.
• Execute ECNs and track PCNs across NPI and sustaining; perform up-screening, derating, and component-level failure analysis.
• Own advanced BOM risk reviews to maintain EE BOM integrity across the portfolio.
• Partner with GSM and PCE as the technical counterpart on Category A/B parts; support CM component inquiries and shortage escalations.

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Materials, or related field.
• Background in component engineering with working knowledge of passive and active components, datasheets, and qualification and reliability methods.
• Experience with PLM systems (Agile or Teamcenter), AVL/BOM management, and ECN/PCN processes.
• Ability to perform up-screening, derating, and component-level failure analysis.

Preferred Skills:

• Consumer electronics or high-volume hardware NPI experience.
• Track record introducing alternate sources at scale and driving cost savings.
• Direct experience with contract manufacturers and component suppliers across regions.
• Proficiency using AI tools with CE expertise to develop data-mining solutions and design guidelines for data-driven decisions.

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.