Electronics Component Specialist

About the role

JCI is looking for an Electronics Component Specialist to join its R&D team in Brno and support the development of the next generation of Fire Detection products. You will work closely with electronics design engineers to evaluate, qualify, approve and manage electronic components used in new and existing products, helping ensure component availability and identifying alternatives for obsolete parts. The role supports product lifecycle activities across a global organization, working with engineering and manufacturing teams in Europe, North America and Asia.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate, qualify and approve electronic components for new product development.
• Identify alternative components and manage obsolescence-related changes, and analyse their impact on existing products.
• Communicate with manufacturers about specifications, availability and product lifecycle information.
• Manage component data in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Create and maintain symbols and footprints in Altium Designer, and keep the component library and documentation up to date.
• Support engineering teams with component expertise and laboratory activities, and collaborate with global R&D and manufacturing teams.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with electronic components and electronic hardware development.
• Strong knowledge of discrete electronic components and their applications.
• Ability to analyse technical data and evaluate component suitability.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with international teams.
• Nice to have: analog, power, audio, embedded or industrial electronics experience; manufacturing and regulated industry (UL, EN54, fire detection) experience.

Required skills

• Electronic CAD tools and schematic design; Altium Designer experience is an advantage.
• Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• Permanent employment contract and competitive salary package.
• 13th salary paid quarterly and 14th salary paid annually.
• 5 weeks of vacation and a cafeteria benefit of CZK 18,000 per year.
• Professional development, technical training and career growth within a global company.
• International cooperation with engineering teams worldwide and a modern R&D environment in Brno.
• Hybrid working model.