Failure Analysis Engineer

Super Micro Computer Spain, S.L.; Senai; On-site; INR 2,085,000 - 3,128,000; Full time

Job summary

Super Micro Computer is seeking engineers to repair production PCBA boards and perform failure analysis with basic debugging and repair tasks. The role involves close collaboration with R&D and product engineering, supporting SMT/PCBA processes, and contributing to traceability through thorough documentation.

Applicant should have a 3–5 year PCBA repair background, strong communication, and familiarity with soldering, testing, and BGA rework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 3–5 years' PCBA repair experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration across departments and with customers.
• Familiarity with PCB testing and server hardware is advantageous.
• Experience with soldering/desoldering and BGA rework is preferred.
• Proficiency in Windows; basic Linux is a plus.
• Willingness for overtime and short overseas assignments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in repair of production defective PCBA boards following established procedures.
• Perform failure analysis and repair using tools (e.g., BGA machine); collaborate with R&D on critical non-conformance symptoms.
• Prepare failure analysis reports, repair records, and related documentation for traceability.
• Perform other related duties or technical support tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Support NPI build activities, including basic debugging and repair of defective boards.
• Work closely with product engineering to identify and resolve production-related issues arising from SMT and PCBA processes.
• Exposure to PCBA schematics, test points, and debugging tools is valuable.
• Overtime and overseas travel for short-term missions up to one month may be required.

Skills

Electrical Eng

PCBA repair

Soldering/desoldering

BGA rework

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

BGA rework station

Job description

Date: Aug 20, 2026

Location: Senai, Johor, MY

Company: Super Micro Computer

Job Req ID: 29047

About Supermicro

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in the repair of production defective PCBA boards, following established procedures and guidance.
• Response for failure analysis activities and repair machine (ex. BGA machine, tooling…etc) for defective boards. Collaborate with R&D on critical non-conformance (NG) symptoms were required.
• Response for preparing failure analysis reports, repair records, and related documentation, contributing to traceability and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform other related duties or technical support tasks as assigned by the supervisor, based on operational needs.
• Support NPI build activities, including basic debugging, analysis, and repair of defective boards, as part of cross-functional support.
• Work closely with the product engineering team to identify and resolve production-related issues, including those arising from SMT and PCBA assembly processes.
• Exposure to PCBA schematics, test points, and debugging tools (e.g., multimeter, oscilloscope) will be an added value.
• Familiarity with SMT processes, soldering, rework techniques, or IPC standards is preferable and considered an advantage to the candidate.
• Ability or willingness to support NPI ramp-up activities, pilot runs, or engineering builds is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new products, technologies, and repair methodologies is viewed as an added value.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet work demands.
• Willingness to support company assignments, including overtime and overseas travel (e.g., the U.S., Taiwan) for short-term missions of up to one (1) month.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Mechanical Engineering (BSME), or a related field, with at least 3~5 years of repair experience in the PCBA industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders, including customers.
• Working knowledge or exposure to computer or server operations and common electronic components or devices is preferable and considered an advantage to the candidate.
• Basic understanding of electronic circuit fundamentals is desirable and viewed as an added value.
• Experience or familiarity with soldering and desoldering techniques is preferred; exposure to BGA rework will be an added advantage.
• Understanding or hands-on exposure to computer or server testing and inspection processes is preferable.
• Comfortable operating common software environments such such as Windows; basic exposure to Linux is considered an added value.
• Ability to support electronic circuit analysis and troubleshooting activities, under guidance when required, is desirable.
• Demonstrates teamwork, self-motivation, and a positive working attitude, with the willingness to contribute to team objectives and continuous improvement.
• Experience with Fortune 500 EMS/ODM/OEM electronics manufacturing companies is highly preferred but not necessary.

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