About the Role Kidde Global Solutions is seeking a Component Engineer to manage and develop the approved component portfolio for Residential Fire products. This role is responsible for component selection, qualification, lifecycle management, cost optimization, and supply risk mitigation to ensure product reliability, regulatory compliance, and long-term continuity. Key Responsibilities • Own and maintain the approved component portfolio, standards, and qualification requirements. • Evaluate, qualify, and manage electronic, electromechanical, sensing, and RF components to support product reliability and compliance. • Drive component standardization, reuse, alternate-source development, and supplier risk mitigation. • Monitor component lifecycle, obsolescence, lead times, and supply continuity; develop mitigation plans for identified risks. • Lead component-related engineering changes, including qualification, validation, BOM updates, and implementation support. • Support product development, design reviews, compliance testing, and regulatory requirements for new and existing products. • Identify component cost reduction and value engineering opportunities while maintaining safety, quality, and performance. Qualifications Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related technical discipline. • 3+years of engineering experience involving electronic components, product design, reliability, or sustaining engineering. • Strong understanding of electronic components including: Analog and digital semiconductors, Passive components, Power management devices, Sensors, RF components, Electromechanical devices. • Experience with component qualification and reliability testing. • Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with consumer electronics, embedded systems, or life safety products. • Knowledge of component lifecycle management and obsolescence monitoring. • Familiarity with UL, FCC, EMC, RoHS, REACH, and related regulatory requirements. • Experience qualifying alternate sources and managing supply chain risks. • Understanding of DFMEA, PFMEA, RCA, and reliability methodologies. • Working knowledge of PLM, ERP, and engineering database systems. • Experience supporting global manufacturing operations.

Qualifications Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related technical discipline. • 3+years of engineering experience involving electronic components, product design, reliability, or sustaining engineering. • Strong understanding of electronic components including: Analog and digital semiconductors, Passive components, Power management devices, Sensors, RF components, Electromechanical devices. • Experience with component qualification and reliability testing. • Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with consumer electronics, embedded systems, or life safety products. • Knowledge of component lifecycle management and obsolescence monitoring. • Familiarity with UL, FCC, EMC, RoHS, REACH, and related regulatory requirements. • Experience qualifying alternate sources and managing supply chain risks. • Understanding of DFMEA, PFMEA, RCA, and reliability methodologies. • Working knowledge of PLM, ERP, and engineering database systems. • Experience supporting global manufacturing operations.