Diagnostic Engineer

Foxconn Technology Group; Mount Pleasant, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Foxconn Technology Group seeks a Diagnostic Engineer to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve failures across PCBA and server manufacturing environments. You will partner with Test and Manufacturing Engineering to identify failure mechanisms, drive corrective actions, and improve diagnostic processes.

The role requires strong electronics knowledge, server hardware experience, and hands-on troubleshooting abilities, with onsite work in a fast-paced campus setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in electronics, PCBA, server hardware, manufacturing, test engineering, or failure analysis.
• Strong understanding of electronics, digital systems, PCBA components, and computer/server architecture.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware failures at board or system level.
• Knowledge of PC/server hardware such as CPUs, memory, storage, networking, power systems, and peripherals.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose PCBA, server, and system-level hardware failures in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Analyze failures identified during functional, in-circuit, system-level, and production testing.
• Perform failure isolation and root cause analysis using schematics, board layouts, test results, logs, and diagnostic tools.
• Collaborate with Test Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to identify recurring failure trends and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain diagnostic procedures, troubleshooting guides, and failure analysis documentation.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers and other diagnostic equipment.
• Analyze system logs, test data, error codes, and hardware telemetry to identify potential failure points.
• Support server-level troubleshooting involving CPUs, memory, storage, power, motherboards, networking, and peripherals.
• Review schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, and specifications to support investigation.
• Provide training to technicians on troubleshooting procedures.

Skills

Electronic troubleshooting

PCB/PCBA knowledge

Server hardware

Test equipment

Schematic reading

Linux/Windows familiarity

Programming basics (Python/C)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

Power supplies

Job description

Diagnostic Engineer

Department: RD CABG SRD

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: WI Campus

Description

FII USA, Inc., a Foxconn Technology Group Company, is seeking a Diagnostic Engineer to support the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution of failures across PCBA and server manufacturing environments. This role will work closely with Test Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to identify failure mechanisms, improve diagnostic processes, and drive corrective actions. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of electronics, PCBA, server hardware, and hands-on troubleshooting methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose PCBA, server, and system-level hardware failures in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Analyze failures identified during functional, in-circuit, system-level, and production testing.
• Perform failure isolation and root cause analysis using schematics, board layouts, test results, logs, and diagnostic tools.
• Work with Test Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering teams to identify recurring failure trends and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain diagnostic procedures, troubleshooting guides, and failure analysis documentation.
• Utilize electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Analyze system logs, test data, error codes, and hardware telemetry to identify potential failure points.
• Troubleshoot communication and hardware interfaces including PCIe, USB, I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, and other relevant protocols.
• Support server-level troubleshooting involving CPUs, memory, storage devices, power supplies, motherboards, networking components, and peripheral hardware.
• Review schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, and engineering specifications to support failure investigation.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Track failure data and identify trends related to specific components, processes, test stations, suppliers, or manufacturing conditions.
• Support production lines by providing timely technical assistance for complex or recurring failures.
• Participate in engineering builds, new product introductions, process improvements, and production readiness activities.
• Work with suppliers and component manufacturers as needed to investigate component-related failures.
• Assist in the development and improvement of automated and manual diagnostic processes.
• Provide technical guidance and training to technicians and production personnel on troubleshooting procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of failure analysis, diagnostic results, corrective actions, and engineering recommendations.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in electronics, PCBA, server, computer hardware, manufacturing, test engineering, or failure analysis.
• Strong understanding of electronic circuits, digital systems, PCBA components, and computer/server architecture.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware failures at the board and/or system level.
• Experience using electrical diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and power supplies.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, PCB layouts, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of PC/server hardware, including CPUs, memory, storage, networking, power systems, and peripheral devices.
• Familiarity with hardware communication protocols such as PCIe, I2C, SPI, UART, USB, and Ethernet.
• Experience with failure analysis and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Ability to interpret test logs, error codes, diagnostic results, and manufacturing data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Familiarity with automated test equipment, functional testing, ICT, FCT, or system-level testing preferred.
• Experience with Linux and/or Windows operating systems preferred.
• Basic scripting or programming experience using Python, C/C++, Shell, or similar languages is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Test, and Production teams.
• Ability to work onsite in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual English/Mandarin is a plus.

Reasons you should work for us:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
• Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.
• Onsite Aurora Health & Wellness Center available for all employees.
• Employees are continuously encouraged to learn and grow their careers in smart manufacturing.