Electronics Sourcing and NPD Engineer

As an Electronics Sourcing & NPD Engineer at Miko, an advanced consumer robotics innovation lab, you will be responsible for managing electronic component sourcing, engaging with global vendors and partners, and supporting end-to-end electronics development from concept to mass production. Your role will involve working closely with IC manufacturers, distributors, PCBA suppliers, and EMS/ODM partners, as well as ensuring the quality and compliance of the components sourced. You will play a key role in supporting new product development (NPD) by collaborating with R&D and hardware teams, evaluating component compatibility for wireless protocols, and providing trade-off analysis for cost, availability, and performance of critical components. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring technical and quality competence of PCBA suppliers, managing compliance with environmental regulations, and working with cloud-based BOM management platforms. Your strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders will be essential in this role. Key Responsibilities: - Source ICs, passives, sensors, and electromechanical components, and develop relationships with global vendors - Identify alternate suppliers and components for cost savings and risk mitigation - Evaluate and select PCBA fabrication partners based on technical capabilities, cost, quality, and lead time - Collaborate with R&D and hardware teams to support component selection during design phases - Assist in evaluating component compatibility for wireless protocols and provide trade-off analysis - Understand the end-to-end PCBA fabrication process and ensure compliance with environmental regulations - Act as sourcing lead for RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs across all NPD projects - Maintain clean, up-to-date component data and lifecycle status - Work with planning and warehouse teams to ensure component availability for builds - Collaborate cross-functionally with global supply chain and procurement teams Qualifications: - B.E./B.Tech in Electronics or related field with 1-3 years of sourcing or NPD experience OR - Diploma in Electronics Engineering with 5-7 years of relevant experience - Prior experience working with EMS/ODM and understanding of PCBA fabrication is a must Skills & Competencies: - Deep understanding of electronic components, PCBA assembly, and sourcing lifecycle - Strong exposure to global component markets and distributor ecosystems - Ability to evaluate PCBA fabrication vendors for quality, cost, and compliance - Working knowledge of Incoterms, customs documentation, vendor onboarding - Effective communicator with cross-functional and external stakeholders - Analytical and detail-oriented with strong negotiation skills If you have the required qualifications and experience in electronics sourcing and NPD, and are comfortable with Mumbai (Dadar) as the job location, we encourage you to apply for this full-time position at Miko.,