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Component Engineer 2

Santa Clara, CA 95051

Posted: 09/19/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 30951 Job Location: Onsite Industry: MDEV - Medical Device

Job Description

Job Title: Component Engineer 2

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Component Engineer 2 opportunity with our client located in Sunnyvale, CA.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Execute and complete part qualification deliverables.
  • Perform investigation and root cause analysis for non-conformances of purchased components.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to determine and execute corrective and preventative actions.
  • Execute and complete part qualification deliverables with suppliers that include: First Article Inspection Report, Inspection Plan, Capacity Study, Inspection Correlation, Process FMEA, Control Plan, Gage R&R, Process Capability, and Process Validation.
  • Investigate, analyze, close, and prevent recurrence of non-conformances for purchased components from suppliers.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to improve component quality and process capability, and to identify and execute capacity improvements.

Job Qualifications:
  • B.S. degree in Engineering or equivalent, Master’s degree preferred.
  • 2-5 years of related experience in Supplier Engineering or Quality Engineering.
  • Preferred to have experience at a medical device company or capital equipment company in a different industry.
  • Basic understanding of process capability and process performance.
  • Familiarity with Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (pFMEA).
  • Knowledge and understanding of GD&T in detailed mechanical drawings to understand symbols, their meaning, and application regarding manufacturing and inspection.
  • Basic understanding of machine milling/turning, and plastic molding processes.
  • Bonus for knowledge of casting and PCB manufacturing processes.
  • Basic understanding of inspection tools, such as calipers/micrometers, pin/ring gauges, vision systems, and CMMs.
  • Strong and persistent curiosity for solving technical problems in component manufacturing and inspection within our cross-functional engineering team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent ability to handle challenging technical and interpersonal situations with suppliers and internal customers.
  • Notable computer experience using Microsoft Office suite, Product Lifecycle Management software (e.g. Agile), and ERP software (e.g. SAP).

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Pay Rate: $40-$46 an hour
  • Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite)

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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