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Garmin · 7 hours ago

Component Engineer 1

positionOlathe, KS
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Garmin is seeking a full-time Component Engineer 1 in their Olathe, KS location. The role involves supporting multiple departments through component library management, ensuring the quality and reliability of components used in Garmin products.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Electronics TechnologyElectrical component characteristicsElectronic component purchasingDesign of Experiments (DOE)Surface Mount Technology (SMT)PC systems proficiencyTroubleshooting skillsCommunication skills

Required

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

Preferred

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'

Benefits

Garmin's benefit program

Company

Garmin

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WHERE DO WE START? How about Kansas City? That’s our home. That’s where Garmin put a stake in the ground in 1989.
dateFounded in 1988
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Nanterre, Ile-de-France, FRA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.garmin.com/en-US/

H1B Sponsorship

Garmin has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2007-01-04Acquired

Leadership Team

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Doug Boessen
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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Amber Morgan
Global Partnerships & Engineering Business Development
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