Product Data Engineer Technician III

ACCOUNTABILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs technical data research, assessment and acquisition using the Internet, Supplier websites, search engines, spreadsheets, and internal databases

• Normalizes all collected data into a consistent format that is governed by Tech Data established procedures

• Collaborates, coordinates, and manages the classification, collection, implementation, and maintenance of the product technical data using Product Information Management (PIM) system and Data Quality Analyst tools

• Plans, develops, and manages the hierarchies for assigned product categories based on product type and/or technology through technical processes

• Ensures that collected data is relevant for uses that are sourcing products, in all regions worldwide

• Develop a basic Mouser Product Data acumen and use it with each classification and attribution task assigned

• Develops an understanding of the classification Hierarchy to the extent that misclassified products can be readily identified and reclassified into the correct template

• Evaluate template attributes for relevance with the template Taxonomy and make recommendations for changes that would benefit customers

• Evaluate the data as presented on Mouser.com and make recommendations regarding normalization, sorting, and order of parametric attributes to enhance the overall product sourcing for customers

• Establish open and timely communications with interested parties, stakeholders, and teams

• Expected to utilize organizational skills to document, categorize, prioritize, provide easy access to information, ask questions, follow up and maintain communications

• Represents the company in a professional manner with internal and external customers

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Skill evaluation: Behavioral (80%)

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

• Familiarity in working in and with cross-functional teams

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong ability to work independently or in teams with a collaborative interpersonal style

• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward self and others

• Ability to set and track goals

• Uses sound judgement to identify issues and escalates when appropriate

• Able to research data for long periods of time

• Able to quickly learn new software applications and adapt to project related process changes

• Detailed and thorough in work habits with multi-tasking ability

• Demonstrated ability in reading, analyzing, and interpreting Technical Data Sheets, Product Guides, Scientific and Technical Journals and other related engineering documents

• Professional with the ability to interface directly with internal business contacts and represent the business unit

• PC experience in Microsoft Windows environment, proficient with internet email, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and related platforms

• Electronic Design, Systems Design, Test Engineering or Electronic Component experience required

• Exhibits strong analytical, technical, problem solving and organizational skills

• Able to work with minimum supervision and independent judgements

Product Data Engineer Technician I

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline. In lieu of a degree 4 years of relevant work experience is desired; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Product Data Engineer Technician II

• Maintain and continuously build on an established strong Mouser Product Data classification and attribution assignments

• Contribute to functional design of process solutions

• Proficient to quickly learn and adapt to project related process changes

• Proficient in work habits with multi-tasking ability

• Proficient in classifying and attributing products using the Product Information Management (PIM) system and related tools

• Proficient in in using Excel

• Knowledge and understanding of Mouser Taxonomy and hierarchies

• Proficient in reading and using Technical Data Sheets and related scientific document

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline. In lieu of a degree 5+ years of relevant work experience in Electrical Engineering or technical field is acceptable

• 2+ years Electronic Component experience required. For internal candidates, experience can be a combination of internal and external experience.

Product Data Engineer Technician III

• The passion to improve processes, initiate change and embrace new technologies

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) within established product areas

• Strong functional design contributor of process solutions

• Proficient to quickly learn new software applications and adapt to project related process changes, communicating the benefits and results to others

• Professional with the ability to interface directly with business contact and represent Mouser

• Aware and interested in emerging technologies in the Electronic Component field

• Proficient in identifying Business Terms and Parametric definitions, values for a wide range of Electronic Components

• Solid knowledge and understanding of the PCN and Life Cycle of components

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline. In lieu of a degree 6 years of relevant work experience is desired; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

• 4+ years Electronic Component experience required. For internal candidates, experience can be a combination of internal and external experience.