Failure Analysis Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI

Full time

J2470265

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Jabil is seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer to work onsite in our Auburn Hills, MI plant.

This position is not eligible for immigration and/or visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Jabil. Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

How will you make an impact?

As a Failure Analysis Engineer with Jabil you will be responsible for investigating and reducing device test failures through prompt, aggressive root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.

What will you do?

• Support improvement of component quality by performing documented failure analysis and obtaining corrective action from suppliers.

• Interact with various departments (Quality, Purchasing, Manufacturing) to resolve/improve component issues.

• Monitor components’ reject levels and use data/reports to respond to issues accordingly.

• Provide technical reports/failure analysis results concerning component failures upon request.

• Support cost recovery of rejected components via return of defective product.

• Implement proactive measures that will foster productivity and higher product yields while reducing economic loss.

• Respond to production line part problems immediately and address regular test fallout.

• Be a leader in adherence to plant procedure for MSL, ESD, EHS, Security, etc.

• Be able to correspond via phone/email/video call with customer and suppliers effectively and with professionalism.

• Perform destructive root cause analysis as required on parts or assemblies.

• Participate in product complaint analysis and corrective action processes.

• Use of measurement tools including digital multimeters, LCR meters, Oscilloscopes, CMM (coordinate measurement machine) Calipers, and imaging systems.

• Perform engineering studies/experiments using equipment not limited to: Force Gages, Pull-Tests, or other systems as required.

• Support Quality Engineering department as an element of Standard Work, not limited to:

• Initiating purge of raw material and manufactured assemblies, conducting or supervising sorts/rework, and issuing/maintaining quality alerts.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

How will you get here?

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electronic Systems or other similar related discipline.

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience working on Failure Analysis projects or other similar related experience OR some other combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Experience reading Schematics and Test equipment and able to communicate the findings cross functionally.

• Experience with root cause analysis as well as working with Fishbone Diagrams.

• Knowledge and experience with 5Y.

• Experience working with internal and external customers, vendors and ability to work cross-functions.

• Problem solving experience and the ability to coordinate projects.

• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize the more important tasks.

What Can Jabil Offer You?

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options

• 401K Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pet Insurance

• Adoption Assistance

• Annual Merit Increases

• Community Volunteer Opportunities

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