Component and OEM Support Engineer (Data Focused)

Location: Irvine, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

Component and OEM Support Engineer (Data Focused)

Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a data focused Component and OEM Support Engineer to split their time between responsibility for timely monthly reporting of Thales Metrics and Obsolescence product analysis reporting.  You will assist your team with Data Analysis related to company monthly metric support:  This will require the manipulation of existing Excel reports and creation of new reports used by Engineers and Management monthly.  Success will rely on supporting Macro creation and use as well as data analysis with an emphasis on telling the correct story for product removals.  Attention to detail and accuracy are of prime importance in all presentations created.  The position may require guiding/monitoring of other on-site/remote team members supporting this activity, as well as presenting to management as requested.  Training regarding the current data collection and manipulation within excel programs (and others) will be provided. 
 
In this position, you will also research and resolution for obsolete components.  The task relies heavily on a solid electrical component understanding, good organization skills, and solid reasoning skills.  The position supports presenting tactical solution summaries to various internal and external customers with team member assistance when required and will work in coordination with the Product Engineer, and other disciplines as well.  They will attend meetings to remain current on all component and product topics.

The Thales IFEC (In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity) product and service offering is an end-to-end solution that supports our customers before, during and after the flight.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• OEM Data Analysis will require they maintain specific product monitoring and repair data analysis for OEM support and maintain marcros to fully support repair analysis and reporting processes when required. They will own the data and maintain all aspects of analysis of the data.  Ability to effectively track and follow-up on open issues and action items.
• OEM Support Engineering will gather information to be incorporated into and support the following responsibilities: Maintain adequate metrics (SAP/Access/ISEDIS paretos, etc.) and help prepare product quality presentations to monitor the performance of products; Work with international teams to maintain SAP data integrity of failure data to assure accurate reporting.
• As OEM Support Engineer they will be responsible to load SAP RMA and Failure Analysis Data to prepare the Master Data; Files which are the basis of all other reports. Load data every 1st of the month, prepare and distribute the monthly data
  analysis reports to stake holders one week prior to the presentations; Prepare weekly reports that are due every Monday include Weekly DLA, Nightly Dashboard and Weekly Inventory.
• Create management level reports and accurately interpret product detail which are relied upon at all levels of Thales Management.  Reports includes:  R1 Overall Corporate Report, Airbus DPPM & Overall Production defects Pareto, and
  approx. 30 other monthly reports; Produce monthly Quality related reports required by internal Thales.  Reports include:   Production FAL Failure Analysis
  (PFFA) reports, 3rd Party Production/RMA among others; Generate monthly Airbus & Boeing Monthly Removals Reports which are regularly presented to customers.
• Component Engineering will gather information to be incorporated into and support the following responsibilities: Bill of Materials (BOM) clean up and upload to Silicon Experts (SE) for obsolescence analysis; BOM risk analysis, alternate component research and risk reporting; Understand the analysis of Customer Obsolescence reports and communicated findings.
• Create Weekly Dashboard Extracts and understand analysis of stock shortages; CRF Processing (Passive & Active Components); Analyze Part Change Notices and offer suitable alternates for consideration by Engineering; Reach/RoHS reporting as needed; Some TEAMS meetings internationally may require attendance out of normal business hours (1-2/week).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 1-4+ years of experience in an Electrical related field with demonstrated understanding of Component characteristics and choosing alternate parts of all types. 
• Electrical component experience with limited Excel capabilities and the capability and interest to learn more advanced skills.
• Ability to manage ad hoc requests from management (experience prioritizing and successful time management in a thriving fast paced environment).
• Must love data and problem solving.  This is not a hardware design position but hardware experience would be helpful.
• Enjoy working as a team member but also is a self-starter with integrity who works well independently with guidance if needed.
• Able to follow direction, organized, detail oriented, and capable of striving for accuracy in reporting; Excellent communication skills while working with global cross-functional teams.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Core Business Hours, Monday-Friday. May be eligible for 9/80 or hybrid work. May be required to work outside core business hours/weekends in order to meet deadlines.
• Physical Environment: Typical office environment.
• Physical Demands: Lifting of boxes up to 25 lbs. periodically. Computer use is required for this position 99% of the time.
• Travel: Up to 10%.
• Regulatory Compliance Requirements: None.

What We Offer

The anticipated TTC range for this role is $78,158.25 - $130,263.75 USD Annual. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law. 

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Elective Health and Dental plans. 
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period. 
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 
• Company provided Life Insurance.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please reach out to your HR Shared Service, 1st Point) 

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program