Junior Component Engineer

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About Avaron AB

At Avaron, you get the security of permanent employment combined with the variety of working at different customers. We place specialists across everything from tech, IT and industry to project management and business support – and whatever the assignment, you have a consultant manager who is there for you and your development. About the Role You will take a key role in shaping component strategy in an advanced electronics environment. The focus is on selecting, qualifying, and approving electronic components while securing supply continuity, reducing risk, and optimizing cost throughout the product lifecycle. You will work closely with product development, sourcing, manufacturing partners, and EMS providers to make sure component decisions are robust, well documented, and aligned with both technical and commercial needs. Your work will have a direct impact on availability, quality, and long-term maintainability. This is a great opportunity if you enjoy combining technical depth with cross-functional collaboration in a role where your decisions matter across the full lifecycle. Job DescriptionYou will select, analyze, qualify, and approve electronic components for ongoing and future product needs. You will manage component documentation and maintain accurate component data in the PLM system. You will drive lifecycle activities such as obsolescence management, PCN/PDN handling, and Last Time Buy planning. You will identify cost-saving opportunities by evaluating and approving alternative components. You will support EMS providers and manufacturing partners with component-related questions and issues. You will contribute to engineering change processes and help build multi-source component strategies. You will collaborate with stakeholders across engineering and sourcing to reduce supply chain risk and improve component availability. RequirementsMinimum 2 years of experience in a similar role within electronics, component engineering, sourcing, or co