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Failure Analysis Engineer(Hardware)

$45 - $55 per hour
Full-time

Alicia Corona

Summary

The Failure Analysis Engineer uses procedures and instructions to initiate the analysis process when product failure occurs. Investigations are researched for root causes with analysis documented, recorded, and communicated internally and with the client company. Responsible for failure analysis on Customer returned Server/ GPU boards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other Duties not listed may be assigned.

Data Analysis/Communication/Issue Resolution - Prevention - 90% of Job

  • Have ability to system and board level testing and debugging down to components level.
  • Ability to understand the schematic and location of the components.
  • Have knowledge to do hand-on component swapping/soldering/unsoldering, removal to isolate failures and overall deeper FA
  • Visual mechanical inspection (VMI) of Ethernet Switching board components (Motherboards, CPU, DIMM, SSD, Power Supply, etc.) and/or electronics components
  • Completes component level trouble hand-on shooting (capacitor, resistors, fuse, IC, diode, etc.) from HW/EE level and failure analysis
  • Complete sample analysis for equipment and process qualifications.

  • Conduct innovative use of new analytical tools, equipment, and methodologies.

  • Develop records and perform various failure analysis on systems and components to identity root cause.

  • Develop formal failure analysis data reporting and present internally and to client. Requires communication with Asia team in emails and conference calls.

  • Be proficient in a large number of applications used for database management and reporting.

  • Follows procedures and diagrams in performing engineering change orders, as required

  • Other duties as assigned.

Team Leadership - 10% of Job

Responsible for maintaining a positive work environment while supporting the company's culture.

Responsible for fostering a healthy and safe work environment, focusing on the well-being of all associates.

Maintains and strengthens internal, external customer, and supplier relationships. Communicates and works well with all business partners.

Ensures inventory management and merchandise allocation flows product through the warehouse in the most cost efficient and productive manner.

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

  • 4 years' experience in FA role

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

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