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

We are seeking Electronic Hardware Validation & Failure Analysis Engineer.

Electronic Hardware Validation & Failure Analysis Engineer

Location: Peoria, IL (Onsite)

Job Type: Full-Time

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage production part returns and conduct detailed electronic hardware failure investigations and root cause analysis.
• Perform validation and verification testing on new technology, new product introduction (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 and leadership.
• Review test plans and ensure testing is properly executed according to product development requirements.
• Perform hands-on electronic hardware testing using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMM), power supplies, and other diagnostic/test equipment.
• Develop and maintain clear documentation, including test procedures, test results, failure investigation reports, and part-tracking records.
• Provide regular updates to cross-functional engineering teams and management regarding validation results and failure investigations.
• Work closely with technical leads, platform leads, product development engineers, suppliers, dealers, and global engineering teams.
• Support product development activities involving electronic controllers, ECMs, ECUs, and related electronic hardware.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, test setups, and overall lab organization.
• Work in both office and laboratory environments. Required lab PPE includes EH-rated safety-toe shoes and safety glasses.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with electronic hardware failure investigation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Hands-on experience executing electronic hardware validation and verification testing.
• Proficiency using electronic laboratory equipment, including:
• Digital multimeters (DMM)
• Power supplies
• Other electronic diagnostic and measurement equipment
• Experience reviewing and executing test plans.
• Experience with electronics product development testing.
• Strong test report writing and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to accurately document failure investigations, test procedures, test results, and part tracking.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate findings to peers, cross-functional teams, and mid-level leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated curiosity and problem-solving ability when investigating electronic hardware failures.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with ECMs, ECUs, or similar embedded electronic control hardware.
• Experience with SEAFOAM and WebPD or comparable engineering/product-development tools.
• Experience with EC-1 and EC-42 or comparable electronic component testing standards/processes.
• Experience with EMC and vibration testing.
• Experience supporting electronic products throughout the product development and validation lifecycle.
• Experience collaborating with global engineering teams, suppliers, and other technical stakeholders.

Education / Experience

One of the following combinations of education and relevant experience is preferred:

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) with approximately 12+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) with approximately 8+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with approximately 5+ years of relevant experience.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred; equivalent education combined with substantial relevant electronic hardware experience may also be considered.
• Relevant internship experience may be considered as part of the candidate's overall experience.