About this role
About the Role Silvus is seeking a Technical Support Hardware Specialist to support our Engineering and Manufacturing teams. This role acts as a bridge between design and production, ensuring teams have the right components at the right time and managing the long-term health of our product builds. This position reports to the Director of Hardware Engineering Operations and is 100% onsite at Silvus Technologies' headquarters in West Los Angeles, CA. What You'll Do
- Procurement & Selection Support: Assist Engineering teams with identification, selection, and procurement of electronic and mechanical components. Coordinate with vendors to source parts that meet specific technical requirements and project timelines.
- Lifecycle Management: Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to monitor component lifecycle events (End-of-Life or Product Change Notifications). Proactively track changes to prevent supply chain disruptions.
- Drive the execution of component qualification plans: This includes organizing documentation, tracking testing progress, and ensuring that alternative or new parts meet all quality and functional standards before being integrated into production.
- Documentation & Data Entry: Maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) records and manage technical documentation within our PLM/ERP systems.
- Vendor Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact for suppliers to request quotes, lead times, and technical datasheets. Perform other related duties of which the above are representative. What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or GED
- 5+ years of experience in a technical administrative or procurement role within a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Familiarity with electronic components (resistors, ICs, PCBs) and mechanical hardware
- Exceptional ability to manage multiple tracking sheets and deadlines simultaneously
- Proficiency with ERP/PLM software and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
- Knowledge of component lifecycle management and supply chain considerations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts
- All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test Nice to Have
- Experience interpreting datasheets, mechanical drawings, and industry standards
- Experience supporting NPI and manufacturing environments
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Effective communicator across cross-functional teams
- Proactive in identifying risks and driving solutions Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $33.00 - $38.00 per hour