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Strategic Sourcing Engineer – Systems
| Company | Groq |
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| Location | Mountain View, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $165000 – $265000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience with system evaluation, integration, and support.
- Experience with evaluating system solutions (connectivity, power, cooling, equipment etc).
- Experience supporting system design and/or validation platform design.
- Strong knowledge of system designs flow including validation platforms, PCB design/manufacturing.
- Experience dealing with technology sourcing and vendor/partner relationship management.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical evaluation of various solutions to determine the best fit for internal design requirements.
- Identify and evaluate suppliers for system solutions, including connectivity, power systems, cooling systems, and integration services.
- Work closely with design teams to vet the technology and support the integration of different system solutions.
- Work with internal team and ecosystem vendors to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to components/modules/cabling/PCB/etc during various stages of the design cycle.
- Act as the primary point of contact with system vendors for technical discussions, updates and feature requests.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with technology vendors, ensuring adherence to quality, delivery, and service level agreements.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and market conditions to recommend innovative and cost-effective solutions.
- Work closely with engineering, operations, and product management teams to understand system solution requirements.
- Provide recommendations for improving design flow efficiency when integrating system solutions ensuring high performance, power, and area efficiency.
- Create internal documentation for evaluation reports, benchmark and proposed solution for optimal performance and TCO.
Preferred Qualifications
- Humility – Egos are checked at the door.
- Collaborative & Team Savvy – We make up the smartest person in the room, together.
- Growth & Giver Mindset – Learn it all versus know it all, we share knowledge generously.
- Curious & Innovative – Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design.
- Passion, Grit, & Boldness – no limit thinking, fueling informed risk taking.
