Failure Analysis Engineer

Advanced Energy; Mexicali; Presencial; MXN 515,000 - 860,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology firm located in Mexico is seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer to identify and analyze root causes of failures in electronic components and systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and hands-on laboratory experience. This role is crucial in improving product reliability while working with cross-functional teams. A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and at least 2 years of experience in failure analysis or electronics manufacturing are required. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in failure analysis, reliability engineering, or electronics manufacturing.
• Experience in a high-volume electronics or components manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform detailed electrical, mechanical, and material-level investigations.
• Conduct destructive and non-destructive testing of electronic components.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions.
• Support product reliability improvement initiatives through trend analysis.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of FA procedures.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Hands-on laboratory experience

Strong understanding of electronic components

Skilled in FA tools: SEM/EDS, X-Ray, SAM

Familiar with reliability testing methods

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Herramientas

SEM/EDS

X-Ray

SAM

Oscilloscopes

Curve tracers

Descripción del empleo

Failure Analysis Engineer

Position Summary

The Failure Analysis Engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and determining the root causes of failures in electronic components, assemblies, and systems. This role plays a critical part in improving product reliability, supporting manufacturing operations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, hands‑on laboratory experience, and a solid understanding of electronics, materials, and semiconductor technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Failure Analysis & Investigation

• Perform detailed electrical, mechanical, and material-level investigations to determine root causes of component or system failures.
• Use analytical tools such as X‑Ray, SEM/EDS, SAM, Optical Microscopy, FTIR, XRF, TDR, oscilloscopes, and curve tracers.
• Conduct destructive and non-destructive testing of electronic components, PCBs, and assemblies.
• Develop comprehensive FA reports with clear findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA)

• Utilize methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone, 8D, FMEA to drive structured problem-solving.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support product reliability improvement initiatives through trend analysis and risk identification.

Product & Process Support

• Provide FA support for customer returns (RMA), production issues, reliability testing, and new product introduction (NPI).
• Analyze failure trends and communicate findings to cross‑functional teams for continuous improvement.
• Work closely with suppliers to address component‑level defects or process issues.

Documentation & Communication

• Create and maintain detailed documentation of FA procedures, test results, and recommendations.
• Present findings to engineering teams, leadership, and customers as needed.
• Ensure all analyses follow industry standards (IPC, JEDEC, ISO, etc.).

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred (optional).

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in failure analysis, reliability engineering, electronics manufacturing, or semiconductor environment.
• Experience working in a high‑volume electronics or components manufacturing environment preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of electronic components (ICs, passives, PCBs, power electronics, sensors).
• Skilled in FA tools: SEM/EDS, X‑Ray, SAM, oscilloscopes, curve tracers, thermal imaging, etc.
• Familiar with reliability testing methods (HALT, HASS, HTOL, burn‑in, thermal cycling).