Component Engineer

Location: Bangalore, India

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Job Description

Primary Purpose of the Role

Thales is expanding its presence in India through the development of a Group Engineering Competence Centre (ECC), reinforcing its position as a leader in all its markets. Launching in early 2019 in Bengaluru, the ECC will expand Thales’ footprint in its core business areas and cement its long-standing relationship with India.

Thales has an objective to expand industrial process engineering function in India ensuring remote engineering support to Thales Industry and preparing industrial footprint expansion in the region. Achieving a high level of maturity for our products in production is one of the major challenges of Thales industry, both during the industrialization phase and throughout the product's life cycle.

This Job Description is for Industrial Process Engineering & the Role is COMPONENT ENGINEER

The role is based out of Bangalore.

Organization

You will be part of the Industrial Process Engineering – Industrialization team, responsible for defining and managing manufacturing technologies for electronic boards, mechanical components, and related processes. The team supports all product life-cycle phases, bidding, development, and series production.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

We are looking for a Electronics Component Engineer to manage component database quality, lifecycle, with a strong focus on EMS coordination, failure analysis, and component codification. The role involves working closely with Global Teams, local EMS partners, supporting root cause investigations, and ensuring accurate component data management and alternate sourcing for legacy products.

Key Responsibilities

1. Component Quality Database Management

• Collect and update component removal and purchasing data from EMS partners into internal databases.
• Maintain accuracy and traceability of component quality records.
• Collaborate with EMS to gather relevant component information. (Failure/Removal/Purchase information)

2. EMS Relationship & Monitoring

• Interface with local EMS partners in India to track component removals and issues.
• Monitor EMS feedback and ensure timely follow-up on reported component failures.
• Work with EMS to send the Removed components to France for Analysis

3. Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation

• Work with EMS to Perform failure mode analysis (FMA) on removed or defective components.
• Identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Work with cross-functional teams (quality, design, suppliers) to resolve issues.

4. Component Codification

• Manage component codification after approval through internal processes (RPS / PDA / APRU / IDC).
• Ensure proper classification for both electrical and mechanical components.
• Maintain compliance with internal standards and documentation systems.

5. Alternate Component Analysis

• Conduct BOM analysis to identify suitable alternate components.
• Cross-check specifications, form-fit-function compatibility, and supplier references.
• Support cost optimization and supply chain risk mitigation through alternate sourcing.

Major Challenges

• Ensure component database quality, codification, and lifecycle activities align with organizational standards and project timelines
• Collaborate with global teams and EMS partners across different time zones for seamless coordination
• Manage multiple components, suppliers, and projects simultaneously for analysis and issue resolution

Opportunities

• Opportunity to work in an organization driving the development of a structured engineering footprint aligned with Thales’ growth and competitiveness ambitions.
• Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds across the globe
• A work environment that fosters professional development through continuous learning, close team collaboration, and a solution-oriented mindset

Skills & Knowledge Required

Technology Skills:

• Experience with component databases and PLM/ERP tools.
• Knowledge of codification processes (electronic, mechanical parts).
• Exposure to EMS ecosystems
• Ability to analyze datasheets and perform cross-referencing of components.
• Understanding compliance standards (RoHS, REACH, etc.).
• Data analytics skills (e.g., Excel, Power BI) are an added advantage

Software/Tools:

• Microsoft Tools (Excel, Power BI, PPT, Outlook, Teams)

Quality Tools:

• Familiarity with failure analysis techniques (FMEA)
• Experienced in root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques (PDCA, 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)

Soft Skills

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Learning Mindset - Willingness to learn new tools & technologies
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Proactive follow-up and ownership
• Cross-functional collaboration.

Required Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering
• 6–8 years of experience in Electronics (PCB-A) component engineering or quality
• Strong understanding of electronic components, BOM structures, and EMS operations
• Experience in failure analysis and component lifecycle management

Language

• English
• French basic knowledge is a plus

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.