Specialist, Operations Quality

Analytical Chemistry & Electronics Failure Analyst Location: Fort Worth, TX, US 08 - Specialist, Operations Quality Req ID: 134586 Hiring Manager: Nathan Reddy Band: 08 Region: Americas Country: USA State/Province: Texas City: Fort Worth General Overview Functional Area: Quality (QUA) Career Stream: Operations Quality (OPQ) Role: Specialist (SPE) Job Title: Specialist, Operations Quality Job Code : SPE-QUA-OPQ Job Level: Band08 Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect Summary Celestica is hiring an Analytical Chemist with experience in creative problem solving and failure analysis of materials involved in the manufacturing of electronic components and assemblies. The goal of this role is to continuously improve the quality and reliability of electronic devices through laboratory testing. The Analytical Chemist is responsible for designing, developing, deploying, executing and optimizing test plans to assess product quality and reliability. We are seeking an experienced Failure Analysis Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive and timely failure analysis, constructional analysis, and technical services to both internal and external customers. As part of this role, you’ll utilize advanced failure analysis analytical tools to investigate and resolve issues related to printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), Integrated Circuits (ICs) and electronics components. Detailed Description Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: Design, develop, and implement new lab test processes to support the understanding of the quality of customer products Solve technical product, process, component, and related quality problems that affect the efficient operation and/or manufacture of electronic products. Provide feedback to product designers, manufacturing and quality engineers and component suppliers on suitability of designs and processes for manufacturability Develop novel test methods to investigate electronic product quality and reliability issues Perform root cause failure analysis and provide corrective actions to prevent future product failures and improve reliability Prepare reports identifying samples, explaining testing methods, documenting findings, and outlining conclusions of analyses. Design and execute experimental procedures, including qualitative and quantitative testing of complex samples. Validate and troubleshoot analytical methods Developing test plans, quotes and documenting test process and preparing reports summarizing findings to customers Overall project management and project lead for laboratory investigations Experienced in operating, calibrating, maintaining, troubleshooting and interpreting data from failure analysis laboratory equipment including: optical microscopy, FTIR, Ion Chromatography, SIR, DSC, TMA, TGA, SEM, cross-sectioning grinders and polishers and X-ray Experienced in quality testing various materials including polymers, soldering fluxes, adhesives, epoxies and corrosion by-products Experienced in complicated chemical failure analysis processes and developing unique test plans based on limited data Experienced in researching and developing new laboratory chemical and failure analysis techniques and developing novel sample preparation techniques and analytical test methods to aid in the determining the root cause and corrective actions for failing electronic materials Demonstrates confidence in describing root cause and corrective actions to internal and external customers and suppliers Experienced in evaluating and selecting new analytical lab equipment Knowledge of electrochemistry and its application to corrosion of electronic assemblies Excellent English Communication Skills: High levels of organizational, team, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal) A high level of emotional intelligence: Consistently demonstrating the open mindedness of a problem solver who can collaboratively engage multiple people, in multiple departments, and work in difficult situations in a positive way. Onsite: This position is 100% onsite –this is not a remote or hybrid position. In addition, the team member must be able to act competently in emergencies and work on a flexible schedule. Expertise in MS-Office is required Physical Demands Duties of this position are performed in a laboratory environment Duties of the position are performed in a laboratory environment with frequent exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, and hazardous substances Candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and visual acuity in order to manipulate very small samples with tweezers under a microscope Duties require extended periods of sitting and standing and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers, graphs and other detailed data Repetitive manual movements (e.g., keyboard data entry, using a computer mouse, operating lab equipment, etc.) are frequently required. Overtime and occasional travel will be required Typical Experience 5-10 years in a similar role or industry. Typical Education University Bachelor's Degree in Analytical Chemistry Notes This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time. Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Celestica is an E-Verify employer. Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas Job Segment: Chemical Research, Electronics Engineer, Data Entry, Project Manager, Electrical, Engineering, Administrative, Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr Celestica Inc.