Electronic Hardware Validation & Failure Analysis Engineer

ARi; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ARi in Peoria, IL is seeking an Electronic Hardware Validation & Failure Analysis Engineer. This onsite role focuses on failure investigations, validation testing of new electronic components, and close collaboration with engineering teams.

The candidate will manage returns, document results, review test plans, and perform hands-on lab testing using scopes, DMMs, and power supplies. Strong documentation and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electronic hardware failure investigation and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage production part returns and conduct detailed electronic hardware failure investigations and root cause analysis.
• Perform validation and verification testing on new technology, NPI, and production electronic components.
• Receive, track, document, and coordinate incoming materials and outbound shipments.
• Investigate field-returned electronic hardware, identify failure modes, document findings, and communicate results to engineering teams.
• Review test plans and ensure testing is properly executed according to product development requirements.
• Perform hands-on electronic hardware testing using oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and other equipment.
• Develop and maintain clear documentation, including test procedures, results, failure investigation reports, and part-tracking records.
• Provide regular updates to cross-functional teams and management regarding validation results and investigations.
• Work with technical leads, platform leads, product development engineers, suppliers, dealers, and global teams.
• Support product development activities involving electronic controllers and ECUs.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, test setups, and lab organization.
• Work in office and lab environments with PPE requirements.

Skills

Failure analysis

Root cause analysis

Lab testing

Documentation

Technical communication

Electronics testing

Test report writing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Curiosity/problem solving

Education

Associate Degree in EE or EET

Bachelor's Degree in EE or BSEET

Master's Degree in EE

Tools

Oscilloscope

Digital Multimeter

Power supplies

Laboratory equipment

Job description

ARi in Peoria, IL is seeking an Electronic Hardware Validation & Failure Analysis Engineer. This onsite role focuses on failure investigations, validation testing of new electronic components, and close collaboration with engineering teams.

The candidate will manage returns, document results, review test plans, and perform hands-on lab testing using scopes, DMMs, and power supplies. Strong documentation and communication are essential.