Product Engineer

Summary

NIC Components is a global solutions provider in passive components, serving technology and engineering organizations. The Product Engineer will act as a key technical resource, supporting internal teams and customers with component selection and technical data validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong working knowledge of NIC's passive component portfolio to support technical and product-related inquiries
• Utilize internal databases and parametric tools to recommend component selections based on:
• Application requirements
• Functional descriptions
• Competitor part numbers
• Ability to successfully offer component selection or generate cross-reference options, including identifying pin-for-pin and functionally equivalent replacements
• Validate and improve the accuracy of existing parametric and product data
• Contribute to NIC's technical marketing catalog including white papers, test reports, and marketing material
• Resolve customer issues related to component selection
• Query datasets and generate reports to support advanced applications, customers, and internal decision-making
• Participate in customer discussions as the technical voice for parametric and product data
• Assist in developing and enhancing internal tools that leverage component parametric attributes
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and sales teams to ensure technical alignment and responsiveness

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in component engineering, product engineering, or a related technical role
• Strong understanding of passive electronic components and circuit-level design considerations
• Experience working with parametric data, technical databases, or component selection tools
• Ability to interpret datasheets and translate technical specifications into practical recommendations
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills with ability to interact with both technical and commercial stakeholders
• Experience with component cross-referencing and competitive analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or other data analysis tools
• Familiarity with database querying or data management systems
• Exposure to customer-facing technical support or field application engineering

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in component engineering, product engineering, or a related technical role
• Strong understanding of passive electronic components and circuit-level design considerations
• Experience working with parametric data, technical databases, or component selection tools
• Ability to interpret datasheets and translate technical specifications into practical recommendations
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills with ability to interact with both technical and commercial stakeholders
• Experience with component cross-referencing and competitive analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or other data analysis tools
• Familiarity with database querying or data management systems
• Exposure to customer-facing technical support or field application engineering

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
• Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth Opportunities
• And more!