Job Description:
The Arrow Electronics PCBA Pricing Specialist is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). This role plays a critical function in winning new business by balancing cost accuracy, supply chain risk, and margin targets.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in EMS environments, understands high-mix/low-volume quoting dynamics, and can independently manage RFQs from receipt through final submission.
What You'll Be Doing:
Prepare PCBA cost estimates for RFQs (BOM, Gerber, drawings)
Calculate material, assembly, and test costs for PCB assemblies
Analyze BOMs for pricing, alternates, and lifecycle status
Source electronic components from distributors and suppliers
Work with procurement and engineering teams for cost validation
Support pricing strategy for customer quotes and bids
Maintain RFQ tracking and pricing records in Excel/ERP systems
Identify cost reduction opportunities and alternate sourcing options
What We're Looking For:
Required Skills:
3+ years experience in EMS, electronics manufacturing, or PCBA quoting
Knowledge of PCB assembly (SMT, THT) and electronic components
Ability to read BOMs, Gerber files, and engineering drawings
Strong Excel skills for costing and data analysis
Experience with ERP systems is a plus
This role will perform work covered by International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Viable candidates for this position must be eligible for an export license or be a U.S. Person (which includes but is not limited to U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees).
Preferred Skills:
Experience in Tier 2 or Tier 3 EMS companies
Knowledge of supply chain and component sourcing
Understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: 3 days in office/2 days work from home
Education/Experience:
Typically requires 5–7 years of related experience with a 4 year degree; or 3 years and an advanced degree; or equivalent work experience.
What's In It For You:
At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That’s why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans and a solid benefits package.
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k, With Matching Contributions
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth Opportunities
And more!
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Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.
Location:US-CO-Denver, Colorado (Panorama Arrow Building)
Time Type:Full time
Job Category:Product & Supplier ManagementEEO Statement:
Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy)
All Arrow job postings are for existing job vacancies. We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Skills Required
- 3+ years experience in EMS, electronics manufacturing, or PCBA quoting
- Knowledge of PCB assembly (SMT, THT) and electronic components
- Ability to read BOMs, Gerber files, and engineering drawings
- Strong Excel skills for costing and data analysis
- Experience with ERP systems
- Must be eligible for an export license or be a U.S. Person
- Typically requires 5-7 years related experience with a 4-year degree (or 3 years with advanced degree) or equivalent
- Experience in Tier 2 or Tier 3 EMS companies
- Knowledge of supply chain and component sourcing
- Understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Arrow Electronics, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Arrow Electronics, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Arrow Electronics, Inc..
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Affordable Benefits — Medical coverage includes multiple options with income-tiered employer contributions that substantially reduce costs for lower-wage employees (the base plan was heavily subsidized for earners under $55,000). These affordability measures, alongside EAP and telemedicine, help the overall package offset middling base pay in some roles.
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Parental & Family Support — New parents receive fully paid leave (six weeks at 100% pay in prior materials, with more recent reporting of up to 12 weeks fully paid for the delivering parent in the U.S.). Backup dependent care and related family supports are also provided.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many salaried roles have unlimited PTO, while hourly staff receive competitive accrual-based PTO, with added flexibility from floating holidays and observance of MLK Day. These options indicate a broad time-off framework across employee groups.
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Why Work With Us
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