OmniOn Power · 11 hours ago
Lead Material Component Engineer
Omnion Power is dedicated to empowering smarter business operations by connecting equipment, software, and services for electrical infrastructures. The Lead Material Component Engineer will provide guidance for the Power Supply Design Team, focusing on component standardization, new product introduction, and supplier quality improvements. This role requires collaboration with global teams and involves addressing component issues while driving continuous improvement in material and supplier reliability.
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Responsibilities
Be directly responsible for the following Component Commodities/Technologies: Printed Circuit Board, Plastics, Insulators, Chemicals/Compounds/Adhesives, and Labels
Responsible for Qualification and approval of components including component characterization and physical analysis
Provide support with alternate sourcing, end of life components
Provide support with failure mode analysis, addressing quality complaints, working closely with component manufacturers to ensure corrective actions are implemented
Survey/Assess Supplier capabilities act as key technical liaison with suppliers, co-ordinate technical roadmap discussions
Understand the Physics of Failure and wearout / degradation of materials
Responsible for reviewing and approving new part requests and maintaining integrity of the data in the internal PLM
Responsible for creating documentation pertaining to the component qualification, component technologies, supplier technology survey etc
Provide Component Material Shelf Life & Storage Technical Leadership and Guidance as part of Global Design and Manufacturing
Provide component material benchmarking and technical leadership to support supplier differentiation and reliability
Document technical data generated assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or Physics with a Masters in Material Science Engineering from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in Material Component Engineering
Strong academic, design, problem solving, and leadership skills
Be directly responsible for the following Component Commodities/Technologies: Printed Circuit Board, Plastics, Insulators, Chemicals/Compounds/Adhesives, and Labels
Responsible for Qualification and approval of components including component characterization and physical analysis
Provide support with alternate sourcing, end of life components
Provide support with failure mode analysis, addressing quality complaints, working closely with component manufacturers to ensure corrective actions are implemented
Survey/Assess Supplier capabilities act as key technical liaison with suppliers, co-ordinate technical roadmap discussions
Understand the Physics of Failure and wearout / degradation of materials
Responsible for reviewing and approving new part requests and maintaining integrity of the data in the internal PLM
Responsible for creating documentation pertaining to the component qualification, component technologies, supplier technology survey etc
Provide Component Material Shelf Life & Storage Technical Leadership and Guidance as part of Global Design and Manufacturing
Provide component material benchmarking and technical leadership to support supplier differentiation and reliability
Document technical data generated assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
Preferred
Some Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Experience of materials used in Printed Circuit Board, Polymers, Adhesives, Thermal Compounds, and resin systems
Analytical Lab Tool Proficiency Hands on Skills, Maintenance and Analysis of Data coming from: SEM with EDX, XRF, DMA, Ion Chromatography (Anions, Cations & Organics), FTIR, Real Time X-Ray
Strong knowledge of Electrochemical Migration leading to the growth of a metallic or salt-based structure (dendrite) between conductors
Ability to apply Six Sigma tools
Ability to drive projects to completion
Ability to use Data Science Analytics to drive company technology, sourcing and supplier dashboards
Understanding of material technology advancements to support business roadmap
Familiarization with Industry Component Tools: IHS, Silicon Experts
Understanding and experience in Solder Joint Reliability: Wearout, and Solder Alloys
Knowledge of IPC 9592B - Requirements for Power Conversion Devices for the Computer and Telecommunications Industries
Some Demonstration of Forward-Looking Thinking (IP – Patent Submittal)
Ability to act as a change agent across cross functional organization (Design, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supplier and Customer)
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and communicate in a dynamic environment
Strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Understanding of materials used in electrical components from polymer/resin systems to other material elements and compounds in support of all commodities. (PCB Laminates, Insulators, Thermal Compounds, Adhesives, Thermal Materials, Dielectric Materials, Labels, UL Safety Requirements)
Self-motivated, detail oriented, strong team player
Company
OmniOn Power
OmniOn Power creates power solutions for 5G, wireless, and industrial needs, focusing on environmental responsibility.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-09-21
2025-09-19
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