Product Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Software Engineering role at Ac. Melville · full-time · $75,240–$91,960 base.
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What you'll do
- Use component requirements, descriptions and competitor part numbers to identify suitable NIC products or equivalent replacements
- Check and refine component specifications and product records, then help prepare white papers, test reports and catalog materials
- Investigate customer selection problems, answer technical data questions and join customer discussions as a technical resource
- Query data and build reports for application work and internal decisions, while helping improve tools based on component attributes
- Coordinate with engineering, product management and sales to keep technical recommendations aligned
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or a related discipline
- Two to five years in component engineering, product engineering or a comparable technical role
- Strong knowledge of passive components and circuit design, with the ability to read datasheets and turn specifications into recommendations
- Experience with parametric information, technical databases or selection tools, plus advanced Excel or comparable data-analysis capability
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an engineer who can connect passive-component details with customer and internal product needs. The position is based in Melville, New York, with a hybrid schedule of three office days and two days working from home.
From the employer
Position:
Product Engineer
Job Description:
Since 1982, NIC Components (NIC), in partnership with Nippon Industries Co. Ltd., has been a global solutions provider in passive components to fuel the designs of technology and engineering organizations.
As a leader in passive component technology, NIC’s offerings of passive components — including a wide range of capacitors, circuit protection products, inductors, magnetics, resistors, and RF products — are built to meet the challenges of modern electronics design.
We are looking for a Product Engineer to serve as a key technical resource across NIC Components’ full portfolio of passive electronic components (including capacitors, inductors, resistors, magnetics, and RF products).
This role will be responsible for supporting both internal teams and customers with component selection, competitive cross-referencing, and technical data validation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of passive components and the ability to translate application requirements or competitor part numbers into optimized NIC solutions.
It also offers the opportunity to work with colleagues and suppliers worldwide.
This is an in-person role based in our Long Island, NY office.
What You'll Be Doing:
Develop strong working knowledge of NIC’s passive component portfolio to support technical and product-related inquiries
Utilize internal databases and parametric tools to recommend component selections based on:
Application requirements
Functional descriptions
Competitor part numbers
Ability to successfully offer component selection or generate cross-reference options, including identifying pin-for-pin and functionally equivalent replacements
Validate and improve the accuracy of existing parametric and product data
Contribute to NIC's technical marketing catalog including white papers, test reports, and marketing material.
Resolve customer issues related to component selection
Query datasets and generate reports to support advanced applications, customers, and internal decision-making
Participate in customer discussions as the technical voice for parametric and product data.
Assist in developing and enhancing internal tools that leverage component parametric attributes
Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and sales teams to ensure technical alignment and responsiveness
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
2–5 years of experience in component engineering, product engineering, or a related technical role
Strong understanding of passive electronic components and circuit-level design considerations
Experience working with parametric data, technical databases, or component selection tools
Ability to interpret datasheets and translate technical specifications into practical recommendations
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Effective communication skills with ability to interact with both technical and commercial stakeholders.
Experience with component cross-referencing and competitive analysis
Advanced proficiency in Excel or other data analysis tools
Familiarity with database querying or data management systems
Exposure to customer-facing technical support or field application engineering
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: 3 days in office/2 days work from home
What's In It For You:
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!
Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:
$75,240.00 - $91,960.00Actual 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-NY-Melville New York (Quad)
Time Type:
Full time
Job Category:
Supply Chain ServicesEEO Statement:
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