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Position Title: Senior Semiconductor Resilience Engineer

Duration: Contract

Location: Gaydon

£25.48phr INSIDE IR35 4o hrs PW

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.

About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM, based in Gaydon, who are seeking a Electrical Engineer to join their team

The Opportunity

Our Client have grown their semiconductor engineering teams to improve focus on the semiconductor use throughout our vehicles.
This team of support engineers manage and map the use and application of semiconductors throughout the vehicle.
The team provide support activities and risk identification, to the design teams and procurement teams.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Review of Tier 1 Bills Of Materials, using custom data analysis and review tools
Support engineering design teams in the use / review of the appropriate semiconductors
Support procurement teams in the use / review of the appropriate semiconductors
Assist the Supply Chain Team with any problem associated with the supply chain management role
To understand and assess the risks associated with selected semiconductors
To understand the life cycle of semiconductor products
Build strong working relationships with Component Owners, Engineering, Suppliers, Procurement, Purchasing and Industrial Operations.

Key Interactions

Client Hardware Teams and Component Owners
Semiconductor Manufacturers (IDM's) and Tier 1 suppliers
Client Commodity Buyers and Sub-Tier purchasing or Component technical buyers

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

Firm understanding of electrical, electronic and electromechanical components
Previous experience in electronic component sourcing would be an advantage
Problem solver with an agile way of working
Strong communication skills.
Relationship and Network builder - internal and external
Fast learner - with a curious mindset
Ability of being a strong team player in parallel of driving topics independently.
University degree, preferably in engineering

Personal Profile

Essential:

An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable.
An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs
A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas
A effective team player, actively develops and supports team membersWhy work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

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