Lead Failure Analysis Engineer

Amphenol; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol tcs in Mexicali seeks an experienced failure analysis engineer to lead investigations of high-speed connectors and backplane systems. You will identify root causes, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with global teams.

Responsibilities include planning complex investigations, performing electrical, mechanical, and materials analyses, documenting findings, and training engineers across sites while ensuring safety and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Manufacturing.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in failure analysis, product reliability, or materials analysis.
• Fluent English—spoken and written.
• Experience in root-cause analysis and 8D systems.
• Ability to plan and execute complex investigations with evidence-based conclusions.
• Data analysis experience with Excel, Minitab, JMP, Python, or similar tools.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead failure analysis for field returns, qualification failures, production defects, and development issues.
• Define problem statements and test sequences while preserving evidence.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, dimensional, and materials analyses (optical microscopy, X-ray/CT, metrology, SEM/EDS).
• Identify and confirm failure mechanisms in contacts, coatings, solder joints, cables, and housings.
• Differentiate failure mode, root cause, and process escape point with data validation.
• Track corrective actions with global teams across Design, Product, Quality, Manufacturing, and Suppliers.
• Prepare clear technical reports and present findings to customers and stakeholders.
• Develop lab methods and train engineers at global sites, ensuring safety and data integrity.

Skills

Failure analysis

Root-cause analysis

Data analysis

Excel

Python

Minitab

Cross-functional teams

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Manufacturing

Tools

Excel

Minitab

JMP

Python

Statistical software

Job description

Amphenol tcs in Mexicali seeks an experienced failure analysis engineer to lead investigations of high-speed connectors and backplane systems. You will identify root causes, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with global teams.

Responsibilities include planning complex investigations, performing electrical, mechanical, and materials analyses, documenting findings, and training engineers across sites while ensuring safety and data integrity.