Electromechanical Failure Analysis Technician III

Fortive; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortive's Product Analysis Laboratory in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced failure analysis professional responsible for advanced complaint return testing, data trending, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to drive corrective actions.

The role emphasizes mentoring technicians, maintaining EH&S compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement of test capabilities and processes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering, Quality, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years in electromechanical diagnostics within complaints analysis or lab/field support.
• Preferred 7 years in engineering forensics in a dedicated investigation role.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced product testing and failure analysis to established specs.
• Coordinates and executes specialized complaint failure investigations.
• Troubleshoots defective products using diagnostic tools and data.
• Reads engineering drawings and schematics; analyzes stack-up tolerances and circuits.
• Organizes and trends data to guide failure analysis decisions.
• Authors protocols and technical reports; suggests improvements.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Schematics

Diagnostics

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Mentoring

Laboratory testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or related

Equivalent experience

Tools

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Job description

Fortive's Product Analysis Laboratory in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced failure analysis professional responsible for advanced complaint return testing, data trending, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to drive corrective actions.

The role emphasizes mentoring technicians, maintaining EH&S compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement of test capabilities and processes.