Senior - Electronic Sourcing & NPD Engineer

Role overview

Senior - Electronic Sourcing & NPD Engineer at Miko

Sourcing & Procurement:

Responsibilities

• Source ICs (microcontrollers, power ICs, memory, etc.), passives, sensors, and electromechanical components
• Develop and manage strong relationships with IC manufacturers, authorized distributors (e.g., Arrow, Avnet, Mouser, etc.), EMS providers, OEMs and ODMs
• 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
• Negotiate pricing, supply terms, and ensure adherence to procurement and compliance protocols New Product Development (NPD) Support:
• Collaborate with R&D and hardware teams to support component selection during design phases (EVT/DVT/PVT)
• Assist in evaluating component compatibility for wireless protocols: BLE, Wi-Fi, Cellular, etc.
• Provide trade-off analysis for cost, availability, and performance of critical components
• Support prototyping, validation builds, and ramp-up plans in coordination with ODMs/EMS Technical & Compliance Expertise:
• Understand the end-to-end PCBA fabrication process including material selection, PCB stack-up, surface finish, panelization, and testing
• Evaluate PCBA suppliers and fabrication houses for technical and quality competence
• Read and interpret BOMs, electrical schematics, datasheets, and fabrication files
• Ensure REACH, RoHS, and relevant environmental & material compliance are met
• Manage PCN/EOL processes, obsolescence planning, and technical change control
• Work with cloud-based BOM management platforms: Altium 365, Silicon Expert, Source Engine, etc.
• Program & Data Management:
• 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 Key Interfaces:
• Internal: Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Product
• External: Component Manufacturers, Distributors, EMS/ODM Partners, PCBA Suppliers, Brokers 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

Required qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electronics or related field with 5 to 7 years of sourcing or NPD experience OR
• Diploma in Electronics Engineering with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience working with EMS/ODM and understanding of PCBA fabrication is a must

Employment details

• Location: Mumbai [MH] [India]

About the employer

• Miko is an advanced consumer robotics innovation lab focused on the mission of Bringing Robotics and AI to every consumer home.
• Founded by young and dynamic entrepreneurs from IIT Bombay, Miko is a global deep tech company with offices in the US, UK, and India, and a customer base across 140+ countries.
• Focused on taking Robotics and AI to every consumer home, Miko is the first of its kind "content on subscription" hardware platform for kids powered by patented technology.
• Our latest flagship product, Miko3 is a playful learning robot that engages, educates, and entertains kids.
• Launched simultaneously across the US, UK, India, and the UAE in 2021, Miko 3 is a unique offering that focuses on the learning and development of the child through self-initiated contextual topics with children to enable conversational learning.
• It hosts a powerful marketplace for third-party content partners to plug their content and connect with Miko users on subscription.
• Website: https://in.miko.ai/ Role Summary: We are looking for a proactive and technically sound Electronics Sourcing & NPD Engineer to manage electronic component sourcing, engage with global vendors and partners, and support end-to-end electronics development from concept to mass production.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with IC manufacturers, global distributors, PCBA suppliers, and EMS/ODM partners, along with strong working knowledge of fabrication processes and supplier evaluation.