Failure Analysis Engineer

$42.86 per hour

job summary:
Join Our Client as a Failure Analysis Engineer in Hampton, VA a global connectivity leader! We need an analytical expert with a B.S. in Engineering/Physics and 3-5 years of materials/failure analysis experience. Work in advanced labs to crack technical puzzles and drive quality!

location: Hampton, Virginia
job type: Contract
salary: $42.86 - 60.00 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Conduct both non-destructive and destructive analyses (using microscopy, cross-sectioning, and X-ray inspection) on customer returns, manufacturing defects, and field failures.
Lead structured engineering problem-solving investigations utilizing established methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
Author clear, detailed technical reports documenting laboratory observations, diagnostic findings, and actionable, data-driven recommendations.
Partner with Product, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues, optimize yield, and reduce manufacturing scrap.
Feed failure mechanism findings back into DFMEA and PFMEA processes to support continuous improvement and prevent future reliability issues.

qualifications:

Experience level: Experienced
Education: Bachelors

skills:

Materials
Mechanical
Six Sigma

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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