Electronics Failure Analysis Engineer Eindhoven

Xelvin; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

Free meals at work

Learning and development plan

Job summary

Xelvin in the Eindhoven region is seeking an Electronics Failure Analysis Engineer who investigates failures in advanced electronic and mechatronic products and translates findings into improvements. You will work at the intersection of engineering, quality and production, combining analysis with hands-on troubleshooting.

In this role you test, measure and troubleshoot with a methodical approach, collaborate with production and quality teams, and contribute to ongoing reliability and design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics or related field.
• Structured and analytical approach to technical problems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Investigate technical failures in electronic and mechatronic products and identify underlying causes.
• Perform structured failure investigations and translate findings into conclusions.
• Test, measure and troubleshoot products and components hands-on.
• Collaborate with engineers, production and quality specialists to solve recurring issues.
• Support implementation of short-term solutions to prevent defects in production.
• Identify opportunities to improve product reliability and future designs.
• Document investigations and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects across the organization.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Hands-on testing

Electrical engineering

Mechatronics

Communication

English

Detail oriented

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics/Electronics

Job description

Job descriptionAre you an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and discovering why products sometimes fail? Do you like combining analytical thinking with hands-on troubleshooting? Then this could be your next challenge.For an innovative technology company in the Eindhoven region, we are looking for a **Electronics Failure Analysis Engineer.** In this role, you investigate technical issues in advanced electronic and mechatronic products and turn your findings into concrete improvements.You will work at the intersection of engineering, quality and production. Your analysis will not only help solve individual failures, but also contribute to making future products more reliable.## What will you do?As a Electronics Failure Analysis Engineer you investigate products that show unexpected behaviour or have failed during production or after being used by customers. You work methodically to determine what went wrong and, more importantly, why.Your responsibilities include:* Investigating technical failures in electronic and mechatronic products and identifying their underlying causes.* Performing structured failure investigations and translating technical findings into clear conclusions.* Testing, measuring and troubleshooting products and components using a hands-on approach.* Working closely with engineers, production and quality specialists to solve recurring technical issues.* Supporting the implementation of short-term solutions to prevent defective products from entering the production process.* Identifying opportunities to improve product reliability, production processes and future designs.* Documenting your investigations and communicating your findings clearly to the relevant stakeholders.* Contributing to continuous improvement projects across the organization.The role offers a combination of engineering, analysis and practical troubleshooting. You won’t spend your entire day behind a desk: you will regularly work directly with the products and equipment you are investigating.Job requirements## **What do you bring?**We are looking for an engineer who is naturally curious and wants to understand how and why things work.You have:* A Bachelor’s degree (BSc or BEng) in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics or a comparable technical discipline.* A structured and analytical way of approaching technical problems.* A practical mindset and an interest in working directly with technical products and equipment.* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.* An eye for detail and the ability to distinguish symptoms from underlying causes.* A proactive attitude and a strong sense of responsibility.* Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues from different disciplines.* A good command of English, both written and spoken.* A genuine interest in electronics, mechatronics and product reliability.Job conditions## What can you expect?You will join an international technology environment where engineering, innovation and continuous improvement are central.In addition, you can expect:* 25 paid holidays, excluding national public holidays.* Flexible working hours.* Free access to the company gym.* Free lunch, dinner and healthy snacks at the workplace.* An individual learning and development plan.* Opportunities to develop yourself in different technical and project-oriented areas.* A varied position with plenty of room to take ownership and develop your expertise.Company profile## Your future workplaceOur client develops and manufactures advanced technology solutions used in a wide range of applications. With more than 500 different products, the organization operates across multiple technological fields and continuously invests in innovation, reliability and sustainable solutions.You will become part of an international team where engineers from different disciplines work closely together to develop and improve high-tech products.Are you ready to use your engineering skills where analysis and hands-on problem solving come together?