About Lytica
Based in Ottawa Canada, Lytica is a Supply Chain Intelligence company that has grown to become the most trusted electronic component cost reduction and risk mitigation platform worldwide. Lytica provides the only commercially available SaaS (Software as a Service) platform that allows a company to benchmark the competitiveness of their electronic component pricing against the real market. Since the introduction of Lytica’s proprietary cost benchmarking methodology, a growing list of top electronics manufacturers have made SupplyLens™ Pro a foundation for their pursuit of a world-class cost base improvement. With our unique SaaS offering and growing set of global customers, Lytica is experiencing explosive growth – and we need you!
Why Join Lytica?
We’re a multicultural and diverse team. Put simply, our differences are our strengths. At Lytica all ideas are heard, and the best one’s win. We work with cutting edge technology. Lytica has some of the country’s top technology and analytics experts working to solve complex industry issues and make a real difference for our customers.
Company growth means your career can accelerate. Executives and managers take genuine interest in your career progression. Let’s face it, no one gets to the top on their own! Lytica is experiencing rapid growth and wants you to be a part of the journey. So, if you’re a ‘builder’ at heart or a subject matter expert with a can-do attitude and want to be a part of making something really special, this is a great place to be!
What can you expect? How about: a robust benefits plan, a remote/hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, social events, lunch & learns and of course an awesome team of colleagues to work with!
Opportunity Description
Lytica’s team is growing, and we are looking for a Lead Component Engineer to lead our Component Engineering team. We are seeking a self-driven and high-energy individual with a strong analytical mind and a passion for problem-solving. In this role, you will leverage your design expertise, software development skills, and data mining techniques to steer the growth of our reference library of electronic components, ensuring its accuracy and relevance in supporting electronic product development. You will collaborate with a team of component engineers to identify new industries and technologies, integrate them into our library, enhance the functionality of our decision support system, and improve the integrity of our library through data mining techniques.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead a team of component engineers in maintaining and expanding our reference library of electronic components, attributes, and market data.
- Utilize your design expertise to identify new industries and technologies relevant to electronic component procurement and integrate them into our library.
- Collaborate with software developers to enhance the functionality and usability of our decision support system.
- Implement data mining techniques to improve the integrity and coverage of our library.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform library growth strategies.
- Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on component selection and procurement best practices.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in electronic component design and procurement.
- Proficiency in software development languages and tools, with experience in database management and software architecture.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with data mining techniques, including familiarity with tools such as Python, R, and Power BI.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with the capability to effectively lead a team and collaborate cross-functionally.
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and strategic growth initiatives within a technical organization.
Lytica is an equal opportunity Employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact the Human Resources department and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Interested candidates may apply through the careers section on Lytica’s website. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
