Failure Analysis Engineer
Core
Diagnose, analyze, and resolve failures in complex electronic products through advanced troubleshooting, functional testing, and root cause analysis to ensure product quality and reliability.
Role type
Failure Analysis Engineer (Production Engineering)
Builds
Functional test solutions for new products and manufacturing processes
Domain
Electronics Manufacturing / Embedded Systems
Required skills
Electronics troubleshooting, Root cause analysis, Functional test development, Embedded systems debugging, Hardware validation, Analog & Digital electronics, Microcontroller programming, Test automation, Board-level debugging, Technical documentation
Preferred skills
ICT (In-Circuit Test), NI TestStand, PLCs, Industrial automation, Sensors & Pneumatics, SQL, Automated manufacturing equipment
Technologies
Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD, Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN
Responsibilities
Perform failure analysis on electronic assemblies, PCBs, and finished products; Troubleshoot and diagnose electronic failures using laboratory equipment; Develop, implement, and validate functional test solutions; Conduct root cause investigations using structured methodologies (8D, DMAIC, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto); Analyze and debug microcontroller-based and embedded systems; Develop scripts and tools to automate testing and data collection; Generate technical reports documenting failures and corrective actions; Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing teams; Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC