Obsolescence Engineer

Position Title : Obsolescence Engineer – Hardware Electronics

Location : Gurgaon

Experience Required : 5+ Years

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Industry : R&D and Manufacturing of state-of-the-art avionics-grade, defense-grade, and railway-grade equipment

Position Summary

The Obsolescence Engineer is responsible for proactively managing the lifecycle of electronic components used in hardware products, ensuring sustainability and long-term support for both new and legacy systems. This role is critical to minimizing risks associated with component obsolescence, working cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the lifecycle status of electronic components (ICs, semiconductors, PCBs, etc.) using internal databases and industry tools.
• Assist in evaluating and finalizing tools such as IHS Markit, SiliconExpert, etc., for obsolescence tracking.
• Assess obsolescence risk across current and legacy hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with design teams to recommend alternate parts, redesigns, or last-time-buy strategies.
• Maintain updated databases with lifecycle data, RoHS / REACH compliance, and critical part tracking.
• Work with suppliers and procurement to confirm EOL dates, lead times, and replacement options.
• Develop and execute obsolescence management strategies aligned with product lifecycle plans and customer obligations.
• Generate risk assessment reports and mitigation plans for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support change management processes for component replacements or upgrades.
• Participate in design reviews to reduce future obsolescence risk by selecting sustainable components.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and client supportability expectations (especially in defense, aerospace, and railway sectors).

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