Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer: Root-Cause & Reliability Leader

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 93,000 - 136,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

ZT Systems is seeking an Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer to lead electrical RCA, failure characterization, and corrective action activities across server, rack, cable, and electromechanical platforms.

You will work with Metrology, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Design, and Reliability teams to diagnose failures during incoming inspection, manufacturing, and field operation, applying structured problem-solving methodologies to prevent recurrence in high-volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics or related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in Electrical Failure Analysis or related disciplines.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with electrical/electronic systems.
• Hands-on root cause investigations in manufacturing, quality or reliability environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical failure investigations across connectors, cables, and electromechanical components.
• Perform root cause analysis of electrical defects (opens, shorts, intermittent connections, insulation issues).
• Develop and execute fault isolation plans using electrical test equipment.
• Correlate failure signatures with dimensional, mechanical, and metrology data to identify mechanisms.
• Drive containment, corrective actions, and preventive actions through DMAIC, 8D and CAPA.
• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting failure mechanisms, test results, and corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

DMAIC & 8D

FMEA

Schematic interpretation

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Physics

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscopes

LCR Meters

Power Supplies

Insulation Resistance Test Equipment

Job description

ZT Systems is seeking an Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer to lead electrical RCA, failure characterization, and corrective action activities across server, rack, cable, and electromechanical platforms.

You will work with Metrology, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Design, and Reliability teams to diagnose failures during incoming inspection, manufacturing, and field operation, applying structured problem-solving methodologies to prevent recurrence in high-volume manufacturing.