Quality Engineer – Failure Analysis & Reliability

Eaton HK; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary with bonus scheme

Inclusive working environment

Outstanding training and development

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Quality Engineer (Failure Analysis & Reliability) to lead technical failure investigations and drive reliability improvements across the ANZ region. You will own end-to-end failure analysis, coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Service teams, and support warranty assessments.

Ideal candidates hold a related engineering degree and 5+ years in failure analysis or reliability roles, with experience in electrical/electronic environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Failure Analysis, Reliability Engineering, Product Engineering, or Product Quality.
• Experience in electrical/electronic/electromechanical or complex engineered-product environments.
• ASQ CRE or CQE certification is highly regarded.
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems knowledge.
• Knowledge of 8D, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, 5 Why and statistical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical failure investigations and root cause analysis for customer, product, manufacturing and supplier-related issues.
• Own end-to-end failure analysis process from initial assessment to closure.
• Develop and execute investigation plans identifying required testing and analysis.
• Apply structured failure analysis to differentiate failure mechanisms.
• Analyse field, warranty and product data to identify recurring risks and improvements.
• Translate findings into actionable recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Perform warranty technical assessments and support warranty commitments.
• Provide QA support for new product introductions and engineering changes.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality and Engineering on supplier-related issues.
• Maintain failure analysis reporting and reliability insights for decision-making.

Skills

Failure Analysis

Reliability Engineering

Product Engineering

Product Quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Power Eng or related

Tools

ASQ CRE/CQE certification

ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Quality Engineer (Failure Analysis & Reliability) to lead technical failure investigations and drive reliability improvements across the ANZ region. You will own end-to-end failure analysis, coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Service teams, and support warranty assessments.

Ideal candidates hold a related engineering degree and 5+ years in failure analysis or reliability roles, with experience in electrical/electronic environments.