Debug Engineer

SolarEdge Technologies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in smart energy technology, is seeking a Debug Engineer in Austin, TX. The role anchors the Quality & Reliability Team, diagnosing and debugging production line units, supporting contract manufacturers, and performing root-cause analyses to prevent recurring issues.

You will collaborate with Hardware and Manufacturing Engineering, analyze failure trends, and help bring products from development to volume manufacturing while using lab equipment to test

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of PCB and circuit design (digital, analog and power).
• Ability to read schematics and drive PCB rework instructions.
• Practical experience analyzing power conversion topologies.
• Experience with lab/testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, etc.
• Familiarity with manufacturing test processes (ICT, functional test, AOI, etc.)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and debug failing SolarEdge units from the production line, identifying defective components, circuitry issues, or assembly defects.
• Support contract manufacturers with on-line and off-line failure resolution.
• Perform structured failure analysis to determine root cause and provide clear documentation of findings.
• Support the Quality team in validating corrective actions and preventing recurring issues.
• Collaborate with Hardware and Manufacturing Engineering to identify design, process, or reliability issues and recommend improvements.
• Analyze actual and historical failure trends, provide early alerts preventing escapes and late failure detections.
• Bring products from development into volume manufacturing.
• Use lab/testing equipment to evaluate units, verify hypotheses, and measure performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance yield, reduce scrap, and strengthen hardware robustness.

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power analyzers

Job description

At SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG), we're a global leader in smart energy technology, with over 4,000 employees, offices in 34 countries, and millions of installations worldwide.

Our innovative solutions include solar inverters, battery storage, backup systems, EV charging, and AI-based energy management. We're committed to making clean, green energy the primary power source for homes, businesses, and beyond.

With the growing demand for electricity, the need for smart, clean energy sources is constantly rising. SolarEdge offers amazing opportunities to develop your skills in a multidisciplinary environment, covering everything from research and development to production and customer supply. Work with talented colleagues, tackle exciting challenges, and help create a sustainable future in an industry that's always evolving and innovating. Join us and be part of a company that values creativity, agility, and impactful work.

As the Debug Engineer you will become an integral part our overall Quality & Reliability Team. SolarEdge places high value in providing best-in-class products and you will play an important part in achieving this goal!

Location:

Austin, TX second shift (3pm-11:30pm)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and debug failing SolarEdge units from the production line, identifying defective components, circuitry issues, or assembly defects.
• Support contract manufacturers (CMs) with on‑line and off‑line failure resolution.
• Perform structured failure analysis to determine root cause and provide clear documentation of findings.
• Support the Quality team in validating corrective actions and preventing recurring issues.
• Collaborate with Hardware and Manufacturing Engineering to identify design, process, or reliability issues and recommend improvements.
• Analyze actual and historical failure trends, provide early alerts preventing escapes and late failure detections.
• Bring products from development into volume manufacturing.
• Use lab/testing equipment to evaluate units, verify hypotheses, and measure performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance yield, reduce scrap, and strengthen hardware robustness.

Job Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment.
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with experience in digital and power electronics design OR 8+ years of practical experience in a HW troubleshooting and failure analysis role.
• Strong understanding of PCB and Circuit Design (digital, analog and power electronics).
• Ability to read schematics and drive PCB rework instructions.
• Practical experience analyzing power conversion topologies.
• Experience with lab/testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, etc.
• Familiarity with manufacturing test processes (ICT, functional test, AOI, etc.)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work with local and international engineers and stakeholders.

FAIR PAY & A JUST WORKPLACE

SolarEdge proudly seeks to build a richly diverse workforce by hiring people with a diversity of thoughts, identities, perspectives, and experiences that help advance the difference we make for consumers, and by ensuring our people experience equity and inclusion in their work lives. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities.