Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer

Solidigm; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 94,080 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Cash bonus programs

Restricted stock unit (RSU) programs

Job summary

Solidigm in Rancho Cordova, California, is seeking an experienced Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer to diagnose electrical failures in SSD products. This role involves conducting detailed analysis, collaborating across teams, and ensuring our products meet high-quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and hands-on expertise with an array of diagnostic tools. The position offers competitive compensation, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical failure analysis and validation.
• Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools and methodologies.
• Ability to read schematics and work with analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis on PCBs and power delivery systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on corrective actions.
• Document findings and present recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical validation

Fault isolation

Problem-solving

Experience with I2C, UART, JTAG, SMBus, SPI, PCIe

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Power analyzer

TDR

PC layout software

C and/or Python

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing and analyzing electrical failures at system level in our SSD products, developing corrective actions, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to improve product reliability. Your hands‑on expertise with board‑level debug methodologies will help identify root causes, prevent recurrence, and ensure our products meet the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed electrical failure analysis on PCBs, power delivery systems and other sub‑systems to identify root causes of failures.
• Use advanced diagnostic and analytical tools, such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzer, TDR, DMM to conduct in‑circuit failure investigations.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop corrective and preventive measures.
• Document findings in comprehensive reports, presenting root‑cause analysis and actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
• Lead and/or assist in defining strategies for system level failure analysis processes and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of experience.
• Demonstrate hands‑on experience in board level electrical validation, electrical fault isolation, and design of experiments (DOE).
• Proficiency in electrical diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzer, TDR, curve tracer, DMM, Oakgate.
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics and PCB layouts (e.g., Cadence Allegro Viewer) to guide board‑level debug and root‑cause analysis.
• Experience with electrical interfaces such as I2C, UART, JTAG, SMBus, SPI, PCIe.
• Familiarity with analytical tools such as Microscope, FLIR, XRAY.
• Ability to work with various OS – Windows and Linux, and write test and automation scripts with C and/or python.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven approach to conclusions and ability to understand and communicate complex concepts.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast‑paced environment.

Additional Information

The compensation range for this role is $94,080 - $147,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

This position is also eligible to participate in Solidigm's restricted stock unit (RSU), restricted cash unit (RCU), and cash bonus programs. In addition, Solidigm offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, supplemental life and AD&D insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a company match on eligible 401(k) plan contributions.

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