Component Engineer III

F5 Inc

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Work type
Remote
Location
Spokane Valley, WA
Salary
$128,000–$192,000 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $160k
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This role pays more than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $134,250–$177,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $160k versus about $156k for comparable roles.

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About F5 Inc

F5, Inc. is an American technology company specializing in application security, multi-cloud management, online fraud prevention, application delivery networking, application availability and performance, and network security, access, and authorization.

F5 Inc currently has 25 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $152,200–$228,400 across 25 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Component Engineer III

Component Engineer III joins the sustaining engineering team to manage component lifecycles for hardware platforms supporting application delivery, security, and networking solutions. This role involves monitoring component lifecycles, driving obsolescence mitigation strategies, and ensuring long-term product continuity across a global supply chain. The engineer will perform root cause analysis for production issues, lead cost-reduction initiatives, and qualify alternate components through form, fit, and function analysis. Key responsibilities include maintaining AML/AVL integrity in PLM systems and ensuring compliance with RoHS, REACH, and WEEE standards. The role requires expertise in semiconductors, passives, connectors, and power devices. Candidates should be proficient with tools such as Agile, Windchill, SiliconExpert, Z2Data, IHS, and ServiceNow. This position addresses the technical challenge of managing high-mix, long-lifecycle products while balancing risk, cost, and performance across complex hardware systems.

What you'll do

  • Monitor component lifecycles using industry tools to identify risks like PCNs, NRND, and EOL status.
  • Develop and execute mitigation strategies for component obsolescence including last-time buys and redesigns.
  • Manage the integrity of AML/AVL lists within internal PLM systems.
  • Resolve production and field issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Identify, analyze, and qualify alternate components based on form, fit, function, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with supply chain teams to mitigate shortages, allocation risks, and long lead times.
  • Ensure all components comply with environmental and regulatory requirements like RoHS and REACH.
  • Provide technical guidance for engineering change orders (ECOs) and cost-reduction initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4–7+ years of experience in component engineering, sustaining engineering, or hardware development.
  • Strong understanding of electronic components including semiconductors, passives, connectors, and power devices.
  • Proven experience managing component lifecycle risks and executing mitigation strategies.
  • Ability to independently evaluate component equivalency and drive technical decisions.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with PLM systems (Agile, Windchill) and lifecycle tools (SiliconExpert, Z2Data, IHS).
  • Experience in networking, telecom, server, or high-reliability hardware systems.

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